The First Responders Half Marathon is a highly regarded event that takes place annually in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver and Saskatoon each year.
We are excited to expand awareness of all First Responders and the challenges they face in our communities.
We are honored to pay tribute to the many first responders who service our communities. We look forward to supporting them and their legacies through raising funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division and Centre for Suicide Prevention.
OSI-CAN is a free, confidential, community-based peer support initiative for military members, first responders, and public safety personnel. OSI-CAN now provides support services in 40+ communities across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
All Entry Packages Include:
- commemorative cotton casual t-shirt (not guaranteed after October 2)
- Awesome Finisher Medal
- Chip timing with live event updates
- Superb Post Race Snacks!
- Eligibility for great Draw Prizes
- Aid (fluid) stations with great product to keep you going!
REFUND POLICY
All entries are non-refundable. NO Refunds or Rollovers will be offered for any reason
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
RUN FOR CHARITY
Price changes in 1 month 21 days-
Secure your spot AND make your experience about more than just the finish line. Pay a reduced entry fee and fundraise a minimum of $400 for OSI-CAN Their team will be with you every stop of the way with resources, advice and motivation! HOW THIS WORKS 1. Register and pay a discounted entry fee of $40 to secure your spot! 2. Create a fundraising page and commit to raising a minimum of $400 by race day for our charity.
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CA$44.96Nov 9 – Dec 31
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CA$44.96Jan 1 – Apr 30
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CA$44.96Now registering May 1 – Sep 30
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CA$44.96Oct 1 – Oct 17
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21KM
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CA$93.18Nov 9 – Dec 31
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CA$103.89Jan 1 – Apr 30
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CA$114.62Now registering May 1 – Sep 30
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CA$125.33Oct 1 – Oct 17
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10KM
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CA$60.85Nov 9 – Dec 31
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CA$71.53Jan 1 – Apr 30
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CA$82.21Now registering May 1 – Sep 30
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CA$92.90Oct 1 – Oct 17
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FRONTLINE 5KM
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CA$50.31Nov 9 – Dec 31
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CA$61.03Jan 1 – Apr 30
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CA$71.75Now registering May 1 – Sep 30
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CA$82.47Oct 1 – Oct 17
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1km Fun Run
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CA$28.89Nov 9 – Dec 31
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CA$34.24Jan 1 – Apr 30
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CA$34.24Now registering May 1 – Sep 30
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CA$39.60Oct 1 – Oct 17
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21K TEAM EVENT-CAPTAIN REGISTRATION
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HALF MARATHON TEAM DETAILS Teams of 4 runners each Each Team must register a Team name All team members must run and complete the half marathon race course to obtain a team time. **THIS IS NOT A RELAY** All teammembers run together Team results are calculated by the average time of all 4 individual runners Each team member will also receive their individual time If one or more team members are unable to participate or complete the race, then the remaining team members will run as individuals and only receive individual race results. No team time will be available.
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CA$323.59Nov 9 – Dec 31
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CA$366.46Jan 1 – Apr 30
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CA$409.33Now registering May 1 – Sep 30
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CA$452.19Oct 1 – Oct 17
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21km TEAM OF 4 - Individual Member - CAPTAIN MUST REGISTER AND PAY FIRST
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Team captain has already setup and paid your entry fee, you must know your team name and password.
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Nov 9 – Dec 31
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FreeJan 1 – Apr 30
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FreeNow registering May 1 – Sep 30
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FreeOct 1 – Oct 17
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10k TEAM EVENT-CAPTAIN REGISTRATION
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10KM TEAM DETAILS Teams of 4 runners each doing the 10km race Each Team must register a Team name All team members must run and complete the half marathon race course to obtain a team time. **THIS IS NOT A RELAY** All teammembers run together Team results are calculated by the average time of all 4 individual runners Each team member will also receive their individual time If one or more team members are unable to participate or complete the race, then the remaining team members will run as individuals and only receive individual race results. No team time will be available.
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CA$216.42Nov 9 – Dec 31
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CA$237.86Jan 1 – Apr 30
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CA$259.29Now registering May 1 – Sep 30
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CA$302.16Oct 1 – Oct 17
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10KM - TEAM OF 4 - Individual Member - CAPTAIN MUST REGISTER AND PAY FIRST
Price changes in 1 month 21 days-
Team captain has already setup and paid your entry fee, you must know your team name and password.
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FreeNov 9 – Dec 31
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FreeJan 1 – Apr 30
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FreeNow registering May 1 – Sep 30
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FreeOct 1 – Oct 17
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FEE & CANCELLATION NOTES
- 5% GST will be applied to your transaction at checkout.
- An online processing fee will be applied to your online registration
- All entries include a commemorative cotton casual t-shirt if registered BEFORE October 2
- Online registration will close at 12pm (MST) on Friday, October 17th 2025
- Your credit card statement will show a charge from Race Roster or Fast North Corp for your online registration into this event.
- Registration will close when the participant capacity is reached.
- By December 31,2025 participants must be 16 years of age to participate in the half Marathon and 10 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.
- All participants must show picture ID at check-in.
- The Event Organizers reserve the right to deny entries or registration changes for any reason.
All entries are Non-Refundable, Non-Transferable to another person, and Non-Deferrable to a future event unless otherwise stated in our COVID-19 policy:
COVID POLICY
NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED - If the event cannot take place in 2025 due to COVID-19, the participant will have the following options:
-Free entry in the 2025 Virtual Event and will receive the event t shirt and finisher medal
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- Entry fee credit Deferral to the 2026 event, less a $25 admin fee
Event Schedule
SUNDAY OCTOBER 19, 2025
9:00am Race Site Open to all athletes
9:45am Pre-race briefing (FOR ALL ATHLETES)
10:00am Half Marathon START (Individual and Team entries)
10:30am 10Km Run START
11:00am 5Km Run/Walk START & 1km Fun Run START
~1:00pm Race wrapup
Top donors
No. | Name | Amount |
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1 | Sarah “GIF” Schmidt | CA$107.72 |
2 | Anonymous | CA$107.72 |
3 | Jason Houghton | CA$100.00 |
Top fundraisers
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Sarah StrocelCA$721.49 RaisedCA$750.00 Goal |
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Drei BeauchampCA$191.42 RaisedCA$1,000.00 Goal |
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Anthony NgoRaised: CA$61.44 |
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Trevor Soll
- Phone
- 780-915-0693
- Website
- Visit website