***Updated May 12
This is a Run Calgary update in response to the latest round of restrictions announced by the government of Alberta that went into effect Monday. Thank you for your patience as we gained clarification from Alberta Health on our permit application.
The current restrictions preclude us from hosting an in-person Mulligan race weekend and, as such, the event is now going virtual.
We are very disappointed that we can't put on an in-person event at this time, but be sure that we will be ready to safely do so when we are next given the opportunity.
Thank you for your understanding. We are doing our best to keep our community chasing goals while remaining nimble to adapt to changing circumstances. In the wise words of Potter from the movie Happy Gilmore “Harness in the good energy, block out the bad.”
What is the Mulligan Virtual Race Weekend?
We hate math (which is why we got into the event business) but we crunched the numbers and it turns out if you
add 4.4km + 9km + 18mi over 2 days you get 42.2km, and the most unusual spring marathon ever hosted.
This is a choose your own adventure kind of race weekend. Sign up for the 4.4km, 9km, 18mi in any combination.
If you sign up for "The Mulligan" and race all 3 (did someone say 'par'?) thereby completing a marathon, you will take home the exclusive Run Calgary mulligan running cap, an additional medal, bragging rights and probably a couple of sessions at physio, but we aren't paying for that. Oh and just like the best tee times, there are limited spots available.
This race supports the Fresh Start Recovery Centre in Calgary whose mission is to recover lives by Housing, Treating and Supporting people affected by addiction.
The Virtual Race
As a result of the move to virtual, we are able to open up limited spots for the Mulligan Marathon, as well as the individual race distances. Don’t delay as we have limited socks and very limited Mulligan race caps remaining.
Run your race, your pace.... anytime and anyplace! Choose one of our three strange race distances or choose all 3 and run “The Mulligan” and complete your race (or races) anytime in the virtual race window, May 28-30.
We encourage registered participants to track their run using RunKeeper, where your results will automatically sync with your Race Roster account and load right onto the virtual results leaderboard. Alternatively, screen capture any fitness app or watch (Garmin, Strava, Fitbit etc.) and manually upload your time. All registered participants will receive detailed instructions for completing their virtual race prior to the start of the race period
Just because the event is virtual, don’t think you're getting away from the golf puns - we promise this quirky, fun, once in a lifetime running event won’t be a duff.
What's Included?
- Opportunity to do a spring 'marathon'
- Opportunity to participate in a unique one-of-a-kind, one time only virtual race weekend
- Fundraising in support of the Fresh Start Recovery Centre in Calgary - Helping men and their families recover from addiction
- A meal kit from Calgary-based Made Foods (registrants for the kids race will receive their delicious brownies).
- Exclusive custom race bib
- A golf themed finisher's medal - likely one of very few of its kind
- Custom compression Run Calgary argyle orange and purple high-rise running socks
- Chances to win additional swag throughout the race window
- Personalized virtual finisher's certificate and digital badges upon completion
- A Run Calgary curated, Tiger Woods approved, Spotify playlist
- Access to the Race Roster Leaderboard to see how your finish time compares against other sandbaggers (but actually, don’t cheat - it’s an honour system!)
- A family taco meal kit (veg or blackened chicken) from Calgary-based Made Foods valued at $21.99 (registrants for the kids race will receive their delicious gluten-free brownies) (mail out packages get a $15 G.C. to Made Foods
- The option to track your virtual race on RunKeeper - your finishing time will automatically connect to the leaderboard - plus be sure to turn on audio cues for some tee-rific motivation
- Complete 'The Mulligan' (all 3 races) and you also get a Run Calgary Mulligan running cap and an additional ‘Mulligan’ finishers medal
- Register for ‘The Mulligan’ (all 3 races) and we will donate $10 to Fresh Start on your behalf
Refund Policy
Entry fees are non-refundable, no exceptions.
- No race day registration or race changes. No refunds, transfers, medical comps or deferrals.
- Run Calgary has partnered with RegShield and you can purchase a protection policy on your registration if you have to cancel or can't make the event. RegShield is a protection product made for athletes by athletes. It provides coverage for 17 different roadblocks. These are the reasons that most athletes are unable to compete in their events. For more information regarding coverage, please click here for the outline of the Canadian program.
- Should the race not be able to go ahead because of local and provincial restrictions due to the pandemic or for any other reason, all registrants will automatically be converted into a virtual event.
GST & Processing Fees
Please note that each participant will be charged a processing fee, plus 5% GST tax in addition to the race entry fee.
Event schedule
- Tue., May 25, 2021 10:00 a.m. - OPEN for Curbside Pick Up at Run Calgary HQ
- Tue., May 25, 2021 4:00 p.m. - Curbside Pick up CLOSES
- Wed., May 26, 2021 12:00 p.m. - OPEN for Curbside Pick Up at Run Calgary HQ
- Wed., May 26, 2021 8:00 p.m. - CLOSES Curbside Pick Up
- Thu., May 27, 2021 10:00 a.m. - OPEN for Curbside Pick Up at Run Calgary HQ
- Thu., May 27, 2021 4:00 p.m. - CLOSES Curbside Pick Up
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Mini Putt - Kids Race (Ages 12 & Under) Closed
did you know 1093 yards is 1km? We didn't either! *Price before taxes and fees - Includes run, bib and medal!
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$20.00
4.4km Closed
Online registration closed-
*Price before taxes and fees
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$50.00Jan. 12 – Feb. 20
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$55.00Feb. 21 – Apr. 30
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$60.00May 1 – May 27
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9km Closed
Online registration closed-
*Price before taxes and fees
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$60.00Jan. 12 – Feb. 20
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$65.00Feb. 21 – Apr. 30
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$70.00May 1 – May 27
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18mi Closed
Online registration closed-
*Price before taxes and fees
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$75.00Jan. 12 – Feb. 20
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$80.00Feb. 21 – Apr. 30
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$85.00May 1 – May 27
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Mulligan Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
Run all three distances (which add up to 42.2km) one race each day, to earn your exclusive hat.
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$135.00Jan. 12 – Feb. 20
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$140.00Feb. 21 – Apr. 30
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$145.00May 1 – May 27
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Maureen MacDonald
- info@calgarymarathon.com
- Phone
- +1 403-264-2996
- Website
- Visit website
