CALGARY | CANADA, March 16, 2023: Servus Calgary Marathon is excited to announce the addition of 3 new amenities for participants of the 2023 Servus Calgary Marathon.

“The team at Run Calgary is always looking to build our community and we are continually exploring how the Servus Calgary Marathon can reduce barriers to entry while emphasizing the importance of getting the whole family active. We’ve listened to our participants and built what we feel are three small steps to welcome more people on May 28, 2023.” said Jon Bird, Executive Director of Servus Calgary Marathon.

In partnership with SOGO Adventure Running, Servus Calgary Marathon will be offering an on-site day camp for children between the ages of 4-12 for a fee of $20 + GST. This will allow guardians participating in the 21.1 km or 10 km to drop off their kids with SOGO coaching staff before heading to the startline. The goal of this is to remove a barrier for parents or guardians who otherwise may not be able to participate in a race due to limited childcare options.

“The SOGO Adventure Running team is excited to partner-up and deliver something special for families in support of this very long-standing tradition of the Servus Calgary Marathon.” said Susie Materi, Program Coordinator SOGO Adventure Running

Servus Calgary Marathon will also be coordinating the addition of four Infant Feeding Stations. Two stations will be located on-course, and two stations will be located near the Servus Calgary Marathon start and finish areas. These stations will be freely accessible to any participants, volunteers or attendees who require a private space to breastfeed, pump, or bottle-feed.

The third and final pillar to the family inclusivity amenities will be the option for pregnant or postpartum individuals to defer their registration to the following year. The team behind the Servus Calgary Marathon understands that individuals may need to step back from running and walking during pregnancy and postpartum, this deferral program gives them the ability to continue to strive for a goal while managing one of life's curveballs.

Servus Calgary Marathon prides itself on being a family-friendly race, and the addition of these amenities will only further enhance this identity.

The 2023 Servus Calgary Marathon event brings thousands of runners, spectators and members of the industry media to Calgary. The Servus Calgary Marathon is the longest running marathon in Canada, and a staple in the Canadian Running calendar.

About SOGO Adventure Running

SOGO Adventure Running programs involve developmentally appropriate activities based on Orienteering Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development model. Our trained coaches are focused on providing great experiences for kids to thrive in the outdoors. SOGO Adventure Running offers weekly programs in the spring and fall for kids aged 2-18 in Calgary, Cochrane & Bragg Creek - as well as programming in Calgary & area schools. SOGO Adventure Running is a program of the Foothills Wanderers Orienteering Club.

For more information visit:
www.sogoadventurerunning.com

About Run Calgary

Run Calgary is a purpose driven not-for-profit organization that exists to get people moving. Its small but mighty staff of five are supported by over 2000 volunteers a year. Together we create safe and memorable race experiences that raise funds for local charities. Some 25,000 participants run walk and wheel in our virtual and in-person events each year, including the premier event, The Servus Calgary Marathon which is the longest running marathon in Canada.

For more information contact:
Emily Miles
Marketing Manager
Email: marketing@calgarymarathon.com

CALGARY | CANADA, March 10, 2023: Servus Calgary Marathon in collaboration with Calgary Public Library is excited to reveal the 2023 Servus Calgary Marathon medal and t-shirt.

The 59th annual Servus Calgary Marathon will take place on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Run Calgary, the organization that executes Servus Calgary Marathon, has been a staple in the running community in Calgary for almost six decades.

“Servus Calgary Marathon is excited to reveal the Calgary Public Library on our 59th medal. We both believe deeply in the amazing people of Calgary, and we hope to provide inspiration for this coming May,” said Jon Bird, Executive Director of Servus Calgary Marathon. “Supporting the Servus Charity Challenge is part of our vision to create extraordinary experiences that inspire people to move, and cultivate healthy communities that are passionate about giving back.”

“Our team is going on lunch runs, stretching in the office and getting ready to cross the finish line,” said Tracey Johnson, CEO of Calgary Public Library Foundation, who was on hand for the medal reveal, along with Tyler Hope of Servus Credit Union. Calgary Public Library Foundation is one seventy one local charities runners can raise funds for as part of the annual charity challenge, which is on its way to raising $500,000.

The 2023 Servus Calgary Marathon event brings thousands of runners, spectators and members of the industry media to Calgary. The Servus Calgary Marathon is the longest running marathon in Canada, and a staple in the Canadian Running calendar.

About Servus Credit Union Ltd.

Servus Credit Union has served Albertans for over 80 years with a full line of secure financial services. The financial institution has more than 100 branches in 59 communities throughout the province as well as options for online, mobile and telephone banking. Servus's noble purpose is to help members reimagine their financial fitness so that they feel good about their money. For more information about Servus, call 1.877.378.8728 or visit servus.ca.

For more information contact:
Email: media@servus.ca
Telephone: 587.437.7332
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About Calgary Public Library

Calgary Public Library, with over 750,000 members and 21 locations, has been inspiring the life stories of Calgarians for 111 years. It is one of North America’s largest municipal library systems, with over 7 million in-person visits in a typical year and more than 16.3 million physical and digital items borrowed in 2022. To learn more, visit calgarylibrary.ca

For more information contact:
Courtney McLoughlin
Courtney@libraryfoundation.com

About Run Calgary

Run Calgary is a purpose driven not-for-profit organization that exists to get people moving. Its small but mighty staff of five are supported by over 2000 volunteers a year. Together we create safe and memorable race experiences that raise funds for local charities. Some 25,000 participants run walk and wheel in our virtual and in-person events each year, including the premier event, The Servus Calgary Marathon which is the longest running marathon in Canada.

For more information contact:
Emily Miles
Marketing Manager
Email: marketing@calgarymarathon.com

CALGARY | CANADA, April 26, 2022: Servus Credit Union has partnered with Run Calgary to become the new title sponsor of the Calgary Marathon In-Person and Virtual Race through June 2026. This partnership expands Servus’s commitment to create healthier communities and charitable giving in Alberta, which already includes The Servus Edmonton Marathon. Ian Burns, President and CEO of Servus Credit Union, said, “We are thrilled to be the title sponsor for the Servus Calgary Marathon. One of our goals is to make our communities healthier and Run Calgary is the perfect organization to partner with to accomplish it. Together we can support the Calgary community in becoming more physically, mentally, and financially fit.”

The Servus Calgary Marathon sponsorship includes the banner marathon distance and the longstanding charity challenge, which to date has raised more than $8 million for local charities. This year, individuals who participate in the Servus Charity Challenge can choose from more than 70 official charity partners and participate in any of the six in-person events on Sunday May 29th, or the virtual events which kick off May 29 and extend for one month. Some 2,000 charity runners are expected to raise $600,000 through the Servus Charity Challenge in 2022.

“We are proud to partner with Servus Credit Union, a purpose driven business dedicated to doing things differently and with longstanding roots in our backyard” said Kirsten Fleming, Executive Director of Run Calgary and the Calgary Marathon. “We share similar values, to provide physical and financial literacy in the hopes of raising the overall health of the communities where we work, live and play and this partnership will allow us to get creative and reach more people.”

Over the coming years, participants will benefit from investments in technology, additional charitable partners and new partnerships extended through Servus’s 380,000 member base. Additionally, Servus will be mobilizing its over 2,000 employees in Alberta to run, walk, volunteer and cheer as part of its ongoing commitment to employee engagement and a healthy workplace.

Registration for the 2022 Servus Calgary Marathon is open and the event will take place on Sunday, May 29th. To register and learn more about the Servus Calgary Marathon, visit www.calgarymarathon.com

About Servus Credit Union Ltd.
Servus Credit Union is ranked #1 in Canada on Forbes list of Worlds Best Banks in 2022. At Servus Credit Union we've been shaping the financial fitness of Albertans for over 80 years with a full line of secure financial services. We help members manage their money wherever they are through more than 100 branches in 59 communities; online, mobile and telephone banking; and 1900 no-fee ATMs across Canada. We re-invest our profits in our members and the communities we serve.

For more information contact:
Chris Tse
Media & Story Consultant
T: 587.594.3820
Email: chris.tse@servus.ca
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About Run Calgary
Run Calgary is a purpose driven not-for-profit organization that exists to get people moving. Its small but mighty staff of five are supported by over 2000 volunteers a year. Together we create safe and memorable race experiences that raise funds for local charities. Some 25,000 participants run walk and wheel in our virtual and in-person events each year, including the premier event, The Servus Calgary Marathon which is the longest running marathon in Canada.

For more information contact:
Kirsten Fleming
Executive Director
T: 587.899.2287
Email: kirsten@calgarymarathon.com

CALGARY | CANADA, March 14, 2022: Run Calgary, the not-for-profit organization behind the Calgary Marathon, is thrilled to announce a three-year partnership with ASICS. As part of the agreement, ASICS will leverage its various platforms and performance running products to support the Calgary running community. Additionally, the ASICS Runkeeper app will serve as the presenting sponsor for the 10K road race that will take place in May.

“ASICS is a trusted brand in running and with its new acquisitions and ongoing investment in technology, Run Calgary is excited to support our community through superior digital integration with the help of this partnership,” says Executive Director, Kirsten Fleming.

As part of the agreement, ASICS becomes the official merchandise brand for Run Calgary and the Calgary Marathon. Race participants who run, walk or use a mobility device to complete the ASICS Runkeeper 10K will receive a commemorative yellow ASICS technical shirt themed “2022, Where Will it Take You?”.

The partnership names the Runkeeper app the official training app for Run Calgary and the Calgary Marathon Weekend. The app will provide athletes with access to custom training plans leading up to each race. Run Calgary will continue to use Race Roster, a leading race registration platform, for running events.

“We are thrilled to team up with Run Calgary and the Calgary Marathon to help participants train. People often download the Runkeeper app to help them achieve their running goals. The training plans in the app are tailor-made based on a runner’s fitness level and goals. This helps runners feel more confident and better prepared come race day. While Race Roster has supported this event on the race registration side, we are excited to add ASICS to take the partnership one step further,” says ASICS Runner Apps CEO, Alex Vander Hoeven.

Registration is now open for the Calgary Marathon, which returns to the last weekend in May. The race weekend includes an in-person 1.2K kids race, as well as 5K, 10K, 21.1K, 42.2K and 50K distances. All Calgary Marathon in-person events take place on May 29. The one-month virtual race window begins on May 30 to make all distances available and accessible to a wider audience.

About ASICS
www.asics.com/ca Anima Sana In Corpore Sano, meaning “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body,” is an old Latin phrase from which ASICS is derived and the fundamental platform on which the brand still stands. The company was founded more than 70 years ago by Kihachiro Onitsuka and is now a leading designer and manufacturer of performance athletic footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, visit www.asics.com/ca. Follow @ASICSCanada on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for exclusive content and real-time news around ASICS products, events, and elite athletes.

About the Runkeeper app
www.runkeeper.com
The ASICS Runkeeper app was developed in 2008 and was one of the first running apps available in the app store. The Runkeeper app has always been focused on helping runners of all levels get out the door and reach their goals. The app helps people track runs, set specific goals, stay motivated through audio cues, guided workouts, challenges, and more. Runkeeper Go™, the premium experience, features additional resources including premium training plans to help users take their training to the next level. Available on iOS, Apple Watch, and Android devices. The app also integrates with wearables like Garmin

About Run Calgary
Run Calgary is a purpose driven not-for-profit organization that exists to get people moving. Its small but mighty staff of five are supported by over 2000 volunteers a year. Together we create safe and memorable race experiences that raise funds for local charities. Some 25,000 participants run walk and wheel in our virtual and in-person events each year, including the premier event, The Servus Calgary Marathon which is the longest running marathon in Canada.

www.runcalgary.com
www.calgarymarathon.com

For more information contact:
Kirsten Fleming
Executive Director
T: 587.899.2287
Email: kirsten@calgarymarathon.com