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The Banff Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and Virtual Run
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
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. Can't make it to Banff this year? Join us in the Virtual Run where you can keep motivated, stay healthy and receive all the amazing race day goodies - you will have your own finish line, but you won’t be alone! You will be connected together with the spirit of the other participants and the strength of the Rocky Mountains!
Entry Fees
| Event Category | (Until September 11th) |
| Marathon | $179.00 |
| Half Marathon | $139.00 |
| 10K | $ 89.00 |
| Virtual Run (Any Distance) - Canadian | $ 89.00 |
| Virtual Run (Any Distance) - International | $ 99.00 |
*The Banff Marathon offers 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 are sold out, the price will increase. Athletes who take advantage of early registration will receive the best entry rates.
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, September 10th, 2021 or when the event is sold out.
- An online processing fee will be applied to your online registration into the Banff Marathon.
- All prices listed in Canadian Dollars.
- VISA, MC, Amex, Discover Card, VISA Debit and INTERAC Online accepted.
- Your credit card statement will show a charge from "2021 Banff Marathon" for your online registration into this event.
- Registration is subject to annual final Parks Canada approval.
- By December 31, 2021 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.
- Sale and/or transfer of race entries/bib numbers is strictly prohibited.
- A participant with an injury or illness is not eligible for a refund, transfer or a deferral entry to a future event.
- All entries are Non-Refundable, Non-Transferable to another person, and Non-Deferrable to a future event unless otherwise stated in the Banff Marathon COVID-19 policies (below).
- If the event cannot take place in 2021 due to COVID-19, the participant will have the following options:
- Free entry in the 2021 Virtual Event OR;
- Free entry deferral to the 2022 event
- If the event is postponed to a future date in 2021, the participant will have the following options:
- Free entry in the newly scheduled 2021 event date OR;
- Free entry in the 2021 Virtual Run
- If the participant is from outside of Canada, and is not allowed to travel to Canada as per an order in place by the Canadian federal government due to COVID-19, the participant will have the following options:
- Free entry in the 2021 Virtual Event OR;
- Free entry deferral to the 2022 event OR;
- A Full Refund (less registration company processing fee)
- As a condition of entry, the participant will agree to the Banff Marathon Rules and Policies.
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 September 9th - 13th, 2021.
Eligible Dates: September 9-13, 2021
Bookings: Book online at www.bestofbanff.com using Promo Code: MARATHON2021 or by calling the Reservation Office at 1-800-563-8764
Discount: 15 Percent Off Best Available Rate
Booking Dates: Now until September 10th, 2021 (no cut-off date)
Eligible Hotels:
- Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
- Fox Hotel & Suites
- The Dorothy
- Hidden Ridge Resort
- Tunnel Mountain Resort
- Irwin’s Mountain Inn
- Red Carpet Inn
- Rundlestone Lodge
- Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge (Canmore)
Room Types: All
For more information about or to book these hotels and other great accommodation options from Banff Lodging Co go to www.bestofbanff.com
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 liability 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.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anonymous | $267.96 |
| 2 | Kim Lush | $250.00 |
| 3 | Rich Tong | $107.72 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Letitia
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Letitia Chihambakw...$1,455.46 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Nat
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Nat NeufeldRaised: $594.79 |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Tim
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Tim Hughes$486.98 Raised$500.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sun., September 12, 2021 8:30 a.m. - 10K Start - Check back for updated start times closer to the event
- Sun., September 12, 2021 9:00 a.m. - Marathon Start - Check back for updated start times closer to the event
- Sun., September 12, 2021 9:30 a.m. - Half Marathon Start - Check back for updated start times closer to the event
Contact information
- Event contact
- Banff Marathon
