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Edmonton Marathon

August 16, 2026 · 7:00 AMEdmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Race Day

63°F

55–73°F · Feels mild

Total elevation gain

148ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +16 ft

Participants

7,500

Large field

Crowd Rating

6/ 10

Good crowd energy

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The Lowdown

The Edmonton Marathon, currently sponsored as the Servus Edmonton Marathon, has been part of the city's running community for 35 years and bills itself as "The Friendly Marathon" for its welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. The flat, fast 42.2 km course is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier, starting and finishing at the Edmonton Convention Centre and tracing historic neighbourhoods, downtown streets, and the North Saskatchewan River Valley, with only about 31 meters between the course's highest and lowest points. Runners must reach the halfway mark on Jasper Avenue by 10:00 a.m. (three hours after the 7:00 a.m. start) or they are switched to a half marathon finish. Race weekend also includes a half marathon, an Army 10K, a Family 5K Fun Run, and a Kids 1K Run, drawing entrants of all experience levels, with the finish line festival held right on Jasper Avenue in front of the Convention Centre.

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Online registration via Race Roster
Eligibility: Minimum age 18 on race day for the marathon
Must reach the halfway timing mat by 10:00 a.m. or be re-classified to a half marathon finish
Required Documents: Photo ID
Race bib (picked up in advance at expo)
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Review the official Servus Edmonton Marathon registration policy on Race Roster before entering; the organizer has not published refund details

Questions about the Edmonton Marathon 2026

When is the Edmonton Marathon 2026?

This edition ran on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The 2027 date is to be confirmed.

What is the Edmonton Marathon time limit?

6 hours.

What is the Edmonton Marathon course like?

45 m of total elevation gain. It passes Edmonton Convention Centre (start/finish), Jasper Avenue (finish straight) and North Saskatchewan River Valley.

What is the weather like at the Edmonton Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 13–23 °C (55–73 °F).

Is the Edmonton Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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