Watch the 2018 Highlights!
Run Calgary and The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra are collaborating by colliding the wonderful worlds of music and run. Lace up in support of the CPO in the second edition of Beat Beethoven. Challenge yourself to finish a 8 km race, in a 4 km looped course along the beautiful Bow River, before the orchestra completes 50 minutes of Beethoven's best music. Finishers receive the second edition of a collectable custom Beat Beethoven wine glass, finishers medal and a complimentary Champagne Taittinger (or sparkling water!) under the big white tent on RiverWalk Plaza in the East Village. Enjoy a light dinner and concert by CPO highlighting their upcoming season. Weather dependent, friends and family can also enjoy the CPO performance and entry to the tent will be by donation to CPO for those without a bib. You must be 18 or older to participate in this event.
The fees are higher than your regular fun run because this is a elevated running experience. Enjoy an elevated run experience with dinner, bubbles and live music by performed by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
Not to mention, the swag will put your other medals to shame!
Beat Beethoven is a fundraising event for the registered charity, CPO. Net proceeds from the event, t-shirt sales and all donations will be earmarked for PhilKids. PhilKids is designed to fuel and support the empowerment of children through the exploration of music. It offers elementary students the opportunity to learn directly from musicians of the CPO.
Learn more about PhilKids in this 2-minute video
Package Pick Up:
Your bib and package pickup will be at the East Village Experience Centre (553 Riverfront Ave. SE) at the following times:
Tuesday September 10 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday September 11 from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM
**All fees associated with race registration are non-refundable and non-transferable to another participant, and the sale or transfer of a bib will result in disqualification.**
Registration fees
Beat Beethoven 8K Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$75.00Nov 2 – May 30
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CA$85.00May 31 – Jul 31
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CA$95.00Aug 1 – Sep 11
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Beat Beethoven - 4 km Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Don't feel like running to Beat Beethoven - walk one loop
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CA$75.00Nov 2 – May 30
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CA$85.00May 31 – Jul 31
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CA$95.00Aug 1 – Sep 11
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Entry Fee Includes
- Custom Beat Beethoven wine glass
- Wine opener finishers' medal
- Complimentary Champagne Taittinger
- Personalized race bib
- Post race celebration and outdoor concert by the CPO
- Chip timed event
- Opportunity to help support the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra PhilKids program
GST and Processing Fees
Please note that each participant will be charged a processing fee plus 5% GST tax in addition to the race entry fee.
Refund Policy
Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
- No day of race registration, bib pickup or race changes. No refunds, transfers, medical comps or deferrals under any circumstances.
Event schedule
- Tue, September 10, 2019 12:00 PM - Package Pick Up Day 1 Opens
- Tue, September 10, 2019 8:00 PM - Package Pick Up Day 1 Closes
- Wed, September 11, 2019 10:30 AM - Package Pick Up Day 2 Opens
- Wed, September 11, 2019 6:30 PM - Package Pick Up Day 2 Closes
- Thu, September 12, 2019 5:00 PM - Riverwalk Start Area and; Bag Check Opens
- Thu, September 12, 2019 6:30 PM - Beat Beethoven Begins
- Thu, September 12, 2019 7:20 PM - CPO completes 50 Minutes of Beethoven's best music
- Thu, September 12, 2019 7:40 PM - CPO plays 50 minutes of highlights from 2018 season
- Thu, September 12, 2019 8:30 PM - Last call for wine gardens
- Thu, September 12, 2019 8:30 PM - CPO finishes playing
Contact information
- Event contact
- Maureen MacDonald
- info@calgarymarathon.com
- Phone
- +1 403-264-2996