BANFF MARATHON CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
The 2020 Banff Marathon to be held on Sunday, June 21st has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns and the recent directives from officials to ban public gatherings. Strong consideration was given to postponing the event to a later date in 2020 however, due to the uncertainty of when it will be deemed safe to hold a large scale public event along with local safety, scheduling and logistical factors, a cancellation was considered the most responsible course of action. We are deeply disappointed to cancel as we know the participants have been looking forward to this experience in Banff National Park. The safety of the participants, volunteers, staff, suppliers, spectators, stakeholders and general public remains our top concern. A Banff Marathon Virtual Run will be offered so we encourage participants to keep training towards their race goal.
Thank you for your patience and understanding,
Banff Marathon Race Organizing Committee
The Banff Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K
The Banff Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K offers one of the planets’ most incredible and beautiful running experiences. Starting in the picturesque mountain village of Banff, participants will flow through a series of incredible natural, wildlife, and historical stages as they pass by the serene Vermilion Lakes and journey along the stunning Bow Valley Parkway. The return trek will travel alongside the Bow River and over Banff’s famous bridges finishing to cheering crowds in Banff’s downtown Central Park.
This year the Banff Marathon will offer Tiered Pricing based on registration spot inventory, or a registration deadline date - whichever comes first. Entries at each tier are limited and once the designated number of entry spots in the block is sold out, the price will increase. Athletes who take advantage of early registration will receive the best entry rates.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Registration Notes and Conditions
- 5% GST will be applied to your transaction at checkout.
- All entries include a commemorative technical race shirt.
- Online registration will close at noon (MST) on Friday, June 19th, 2020.
- An online processing fee will be applied to your online registration into the Banff Marathon.
- All prices listed in Canadian Dollars.
- VISA, MC, and Amex accepted
- Your credit card statement will show a charge from Race Roster or Fast North Corp for your online registration into this event.
- Registration is subject to annual final Parks Canada approval
- Registration will close when the participant capacity is reached.
- All entries are Non-Refundable*, Non-Transferable to another person, and Non-Deferrable to a future event. This also applies to a participant with an injury or illness. Sale and/or transfer of race entries/bib numbers is strictly prohibited.
- *Entries will be fully refundable (less $15 processing fee) until January 31st, 2020, provided the request is made by e-mail prior to this date.
- By December 31, 2020 participants must be 16 years of age to participate in the Marathon, 14 years of age to participate in the Half Marathon and 12 years of age to participate in the 10K. Participants under 18 years of age must have a statement signed by their parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate.
- Due to the unique character of Banff National Park, a wildlife interaction could occur on the race route. In such cases, the Event Organizers reserve the right to change the race route, delay the race, stop participants on the course until the situation is deemed appropriate to continue, alter the distance of the route, cancel or other measures deemed necessary as per the Event Wildlife Interaction Response Plan. The participant understands this risk and acknowledges that no refunds will be issued in this case.
- All participants must show picture ID at check-in.
- The Event Organizers reserve the right to deny entries or registration changes for any reason.
Accommodation
Need a great place to stay with a special participant rate?
The Official Host Hotels of the Banff Marathon is Banff Lodging Company, an employee owned and operated Company in the heart of Banff that has 9 hotels, 8 restaurants and 2 spas in Banff along with a hotel in Canmore. The following Banff Lodging Co. hotels are offering special participant rates for the Banff Marathon from June 18th-22nd
- Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
- Fox Hotel & Suites
- Hidden Ridge Resort
- Tunnel Mountain Resort
- Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge (Canmore)
For more information about or to book these hotels and other great accommodation options from Banff Lodging Co go to www.bestofbanff.com
To obtain these discounted rates, all reservations must be booked on the web site (www.bestofbanff.com) using the Promo Code: MARATHON2020 or by calling the Reservation Office at 1-800-563-8764
Discount: 15 Percent Off Best Available Rate
Booking Dates: 08/20/2019 - 06/20/2020 (no cut-off date)
Room Types: All
Race Day Insurance
NOT MEMBER OF ATHLETICS ALBERTA?
An additional "Day of Race" insurance fee of $3.00 will be charged at checkout if no current and valid Athletics Alberta membership # is provided (IAAF memberships from other provinces or other national federations will be accepted). This license fee is for insurance purposes/costs helping ensure the participant's safety.
ATHLETICS ALBERTA MEMBERS
In order to have the "Day of Race" insurance fee waived, a current and valid Athletics Alberta membership # (or valid IAAF membership from other province or national federation) must be provided. Proof of IAAF membership will be verified against membership databases and must also be presented at race package pick-up in order to receive insurance coverage and be allowed entry in to the race. You will be asked for your membership # during registration. To look up your membership # click HERE.
Transfers to a Different Distance
LOOKING TO TRANSFER TO ANOTHER DISTANCE?
- You can transfer online to a different race distance until Wednesday, June 17th at 9:00pm. Please click on the blue “Transfer” button on the right side of the page. Please note that you will need the correct race bib to start in the event you registered for unless you complete the transfer to receive a new bib. You will not be permitted to start in a different distance at the start line if you do not have the race bib/colour that matches that event distance (ie. if you registered for the Half Marathon and decide to run the 10K you must officially transfer to change your distance to start the 10k on race day). In summary, if you want to transfer to a different distance you must officially transfer via the transfer button/link.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Eva Friesen | $267.96 |
| 2 | Sebastien Lapierre | $107.72 |
| 3 | Anonymous | $107.72 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Mia
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Mia McHenry$322.27 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Mike
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Mike Beaver$267.96 Raised$250.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Pascale
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Pascale Banville$215.44 Raised$500.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sun., June 21, 2020 8:30 a.m. - 10K Start
- Sun., June 21, 2020 9:00 a.m. - Marathon Start
- Sun., June 21, 2020 9:30 a.m. - Half Marathon Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Banff Marathon
