Run The River Spring challenge offers a 5km, 10km and half marathon
WEATHER POSTPONEMENT TO MAY 3
The weather in Edmonton is terrible leading into our planned date of April 26. The conditions are currently treacherous and unsafe on the pathways. With the forecast predicting more snow, high winds and very cold temperatures, conditions will not improve by Sunday morning. We know Alberta runners are tough and not afraid of cold temperatures but the icy conditions are not conducive to safety. We want to keep everybody safe – athletes and volunteers alike.
Given that, and after talking with all of our stakeholders to accommodate a change, we are postponing Run the River until Sunday, May 3. When the forecast is for sunny skies and a high of 17! Registration remains open until May 2 at noon.
Join us for the spring version of Run the River and choose from 5km, 10km or a half marathon.
The race starts and finishes at Louise McKinney Riverfront park with all routes following the river valley pathways. We have partnered with River Valley Adventure Company who will be providing you with a post race BBQ (included in your entry fee). Beer and other beverages are available for purchase.
The legendary kids events will happen in the grassy area right near the start/finish line.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Run the River 10km Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$61.33
Door crasher pricing!
Oct 15 – Oct 31 -
CA$66.71Nov 1 – Dec 31
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CA$72.10Jan 1 – Mar 17
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CA$77.49Mar 18 – May 2
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Run the River 5 km Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$61.33
Door crasher pricing!
Oct 15 – Oct 31 -
CA$66.71Nov 1 – Dec 31
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CA$72.10Jan 1 – Mar 17
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CA$77.49Mar 18 – May 2
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Run the River half marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$77.49
Door crasher pricing!
Oct 15 – Oct 31 -
CA$82.86Nov 1 – Dec 31
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CA$88.25Jan 1 – Mar 14
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CA$93.64Mar 15 – May 2
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Legendary juniors event Closed
Bring your kids to Louise McKinney Riverfront Park on May 3 to experience our Mini Legends Stadium! Space is limited so be sure to sign the kids up. We will have stations set up in the infield so your kids can run, jump, throw and so much more! Please have the children there for 10:00. The kids will be broken into groups and guided through the stations with our legendary crew. The kids program will wrap up by 11:30. An adult guardian must remain on site with participating children.
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CA$7.48Oct 15 - May 2
Challenge yourself!
Challenge yourself to run further or faster than you did in 2025!
Half marathon early start
If you will be longer than 2 1/2 hours for the half marathon, we ask you to take advantage or our new early start at 9:30. This enables us to have everybody finished by 12:30.
Race Route
Our start and finish is at Louise McKinney waterfront park on the lower level. All distances will run east along the river pathway. The 5km is a direct out and back. 10Km runners will two laps between the turn points and 21.1km runners will do three laps between the two turn points before heading to the finish.
Click here for an interactive 5 km map
Click here for an interactive 10 km map
Click here for an interactive 21.1 km map
Race package pick up
Race package pick up will be on Saturday, May 2 at Fast Trax (7326 101 Ave NW) from 9:00 until 12:30. Please click here to sign up for a package pick up window of time.
Event schedule
- Sun, May 3, 2026 9:30 AM - Half marathon early start (over 2 1/2 hour finishers only)
- Sun, May 3, 2026 10:00 AM - Half marathon start
- Sun, May 3, 2026 10:00 AM - Legendary kids start (runs until 11:30)
- Sun, May 3, 2026 10:10 AM - 10 km start
- Sun, May 3, 2026 10:20 AM - 5 km start
- Sun, May 3, 2026 10:45 AM - Post race BBQ opens
Contact information
- Event contact
- Cheryl Lowery
- Phone
- 403-969-5631
- Website
- Visit website
