Run The River Spring challenge offers a 5km, 10km and half marathon
We will be utilizing pathways to parallel the actual course that will be used for the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship in 2023. These races take place in Edmonton’s beautiful river valley.
We have a virtual component so we can accommodate our friends from afar who want to check out the WMA course!
Registration fees
Run the River 10km in person Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$50.00Sep 28 – Feb 16
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CA$55.00Feb 16 – Mar 21
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CA$60.00Mar 22 – Apr 9
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Run the River 5 km in person Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$50.00Sep 28 – Feb 16
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CA$55.00Feb 16 – Mar 21
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CA$60.00Mar 22 – Apr 9
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Run the River 10 km Virtual Closed
Online registration closed-
You can complete your virtual run anytime between September 15 and September 30. Instructions on submitting results will be emailed to you.
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CA$50.00Sep 28 – Feb 16
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CA$55.00Feb 16 – Mar 21
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CA$60.00Mar 22 – Apr 9
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Run the River 5 km virtual Closed
Online registration closed-
You will be able to complete your virtual run anytime between September 15 and September 30. Instructions for submitting your time will be emailed.
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CA$50.00Sep 28 – Feb 16
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CA$55.00Feb 16 – Mar 21
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CA$60.00Mar 22 – Apr 9
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Run the River half marathon in person Closed
Online registration closed-
Previewing the World Masters Athletics half marathon road course
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CA$65.00Sep 28 – Feb 16
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CA$70.00Feb 16 – Mar 21
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CA$75.00Mar 22 – Apr 9
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Run the River half marathon virtual Closed
Online registration closed-
You can run your virtual half marathon anytime between September 15 and September 30. Instructions on submitting results will be emailed and posted on our website in September
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CA$65.00Sep 28 – Feb 16
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CA$70.00Feb 16 – Mar 21
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CA$75.00Mar 22 – Apr 9
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FREE Legendary juniors event Closed
We've added a Legendary Juniors Event! Bring your kids to the Run the River location on April 10 to experience both our Mini Legends Program and RSeries! We will have a few Mini Legends stations and a fun RSeries 500m event set up in the park so your kids can run, jump, throw and so much more! Your kids are welcome to visit the physical literacy-based stations and do the activities anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. There will be prizes for your kids when they finish!
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Free
Free for kids
Sep 28 - Apr 9
Challenge yourself!
Challenge yourself to run further or faster in the fall than you do in the spring challenge! Run the 5km in the spring then challenge yourself to run 10km in the fall. Or choose your distance and challenge yourself to run faster at the same distance and same course in the fall. All distances will be certified for the fall version. Weather permitting, they will also be certified for the spring. Your registration email confirmation will include a discount code to register for the fall challenge.
5 km route map
The start and finish are at Queen Elizabeth Park. You start and finish by running over Walter Dale pedestrian bridge then doing a loop on the pathway on the north side of the river. The 5km is one lap.
Click here for interactive map.
Please note: routes are subject to minor changes.
10 km route map
The start and finish are at Queen Elizabeth Park. You start and finish by running over Walter Dale pedestrian bridge then doing loops on the pathway on the north side of the river. The 10km is two laps on the north side of the river only, you do not return to the start/finish between laps.
Click here to be directed to the interactive map
Please note: routes are subject to minor changes.
Half marathon route
The start and finish are at Queen Elizabeth Park. You start and finish by running over Walter Dale pedestrian bridge then doing loopsp on the pathway on the north side of the river. The half marathon is three laps on the north side of the river only, you do not return to the start/finish between laps.
Click here to be directed to the interactive map
Please note: the routes are subject to minor changes.
Covid Protocols
Alberta currently doesn't have any restrictions on gathering or events. If that changes, we can quickly adapt using protocols we already have in place. Please see the FAQ sheet on our website for updates.
Race package pick up
Package pick up will be on Saturday, April 9 between 10:30 and 1:30 at the Running Room on 109th St (8537 - 109 Street). We ask that you register for a package pick up window of time in order to reduce congestion in the store. Please register for your time here.
Event schedule
- April 10 9:00 AM MDT - Half marathon start
- April 10 9:00 AM MDT - FREE Legendary juniors event. Runs until 10:30
- April 10 9:15 AM MDT - 5 & 10 km start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Cheryl Lowery
- Phone
- 403-969-5631
- Website
- Visit website
