Devices that are allowed:

• Handcycles are allowed recreationally in the 5 km and 10 km distances ONLY. Handcycles can not participate competitively and are not allowed in the 21.1 km or 42.2 km distances. Our course routes are not bike courses and the safety of all participants is paramount! Helmets are encouraged, but not required, for handcyclists.
• Racing wheelchairs are allowed in all distances. Racing wheelchairs will have their own results category and will have a 1 minute silent start before runners for each distance.
• Wheelchairs, walkers, Joelettes, Alinkers, canes/walking poles, and motorized scooters/wheelchairs required for mobility are allowed. Definitions for each type of device can be found in the section below titled "Adaptive Device Definitions".
• If you have any questions about the use of a specific mobility device that is not listed, please email info@calgarymarathon.com!

If you are participating in any event using a mobility device of any kind:

• Register as a participant who will be using a mobility device (it’s a mandatory question when you register) by May 1.
• You will be contacted by Servus Calgary Marathon staff prior to the event to confirm your mobility device. We will place you in a wave that is safe for you and other participants and review the rules for participation.
• Please plan to arrive at the start line 60 mins before your race distance starts to check all equipment and listen to any last minute instructions.
• All racing wheelchairs will have a 1 min silent start before the runners.
• All handcycles (recreational only!) will start in the last corral for the 5 km and 10 km race.
• All other mobility devices will start in the last corral.

Some things to remember:

• Anyone trying to enter chutes using a handcycle without the appropriate approvals will be removed from the course.
• Participants are not allowed to pass any emergency vehicles, doing so will result in immediate disqualification and you will no longer be allowed to participate in future events.
• We suggest participants stay as far right as safely possible to allow others to pass.
• Participants will obey and listen to all directions given on course by lead bikes.
• Roads are closed on a rolling time schedule, as such all intersections must be approached with caution and you may be required to stop.

Run Calgary can provide resources to participants with visual impairments or other cognitive challenges that require a guide for the event. 

Registration 

• When you are in the process of registering for the race, you will be asked if you require specific accommodations. Please select "yes". The next question will prompt you to list any accommodations that are needed on race weekend. Here you can indicate that you will need a guide or support person to race with you.
• A Calgary Marathon staff member will reach out to you prior to the event to coordinate the use of a guide. If you do not have one already selected, we can assist with finding a guide for you.
• Once your guide is selected, you will be given a code that your guide can use to register for a Green Bib race registration. Your guide must be registered in order to participate in the event. If your guide had already registered prior to being selected as your guide, we won't be able to provide a refund or deferral (view our refund policies here), but they will be able to proceed as your guide.

Package Pick-up

• The participant (or someone on their behalf) can pick up their race kit (bib and shirt if applicable) at regular Package Pick-up
• The guide (or someone on their behalf) can also pick up their race kit (green bib) at regular Package Pick-up
• The participant or guide will then need to go to the Solutions desk to pick up a special package that contains a reflective vest for the guide and additional "GUIDE" bib.
• We will also have tethers available, if you would like to use one. Using a tether is not required.

Race Day

• On race day, the guide must wear the reflective vest and their "GUIDE" race bib
• We will place you in a starting wave that is safe for you and other participants.

Only trained and accredited service animals are permitted on course, provided that the procedures outlined below are followed. Permitted animals include those trained to assist individuals with a medical or physical disability, and does not include retired, trainee and companion/therapy animals.

• Accreditation documentation by a recognized Assistance Animal program or equivalent.
• The service animal must wear an identification harness for the duration of the event.
• The owner is responsible to clean up after their service animal.
• Race officials have the right to refuse participation if the service animal poses a safety concern.

Please have your accreditation/documentation on hand. You may be asked to provide it by race officials. Any inquiries can be directed to info@calgarymarathon.com.

• Package Pick-up takes place at GMC Stadium (2200 Stampede Trail SE) on Stampede Park where there are lots of accessible parking spots located in Lot 5 and Lot 6.
• The building where Package Pick-up and Runner's Expo takes place (GMC Stadium) is accessible and on the first floor.
• We also allow for others to pick up your bib for you as long as they follow the guidelines outlined on our Package Pick-up info page.
• If you have confirmed with the Calgary Marathon Society that you will be running with a guide, please refer to the "Running with a guide" section above for additional information on what you will be picking up.