Queen City Marathon
The Lowdown
The Queen City Marathon is Saskatchewan's largest running weekend, held every September in Regina and organized by Run Regina - Queen City Marathon Inc. The 2026 edition, branded the GMS Queen City Marathon after title sponsor GMS (Sask Gaming's Gold Medal Sports lottery), runs September 11-13, with the marathon, half marathon, 10K, walk divisions, a wheelchair race, and a team relay all held on Sunday, September 13. The Athletics Canada-certified 42.2K course is a Boston Marathon qualifier and loops through Wascana Park, downtown Regina, and several of the city's older neighbourhoods before finishing at the Conexus Arts Centre, which also hosts race package pickup and the Wellness Expo & Runners Market on Friday and Saturday. The course is flat and fast, well suited to prairie running conditions. Demand has grown steadily: the marathon distance is sold out for 2026, though limited space remains in the half marathon, 10K, relay, and walk divisions. The weekend also includes a Friday-night 5K, a Saturday family 5K, and a kids' mini marathon, plus virtual race options that stay open into October for anyone who can't make it to Regina in person.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Intimate field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Boston Qualifier
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Wascana Park
Conexus Arts Centre
Downtown Regina
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
CA
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 16 for the 42.2K run and walk
- Minimum age 14 for the 21.1K run/walk and relay legs
- Minimum age 10 for the 10K
Required Documents
- Government-issued photo ID at package pickup
Entry Methods
- Online registration via Race Roster
- In-person package pickup at the Conexus Arts Centre
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Review the official Race Roster refund and transfer policy before registering; in-person entries can transfer to the virtual race option for a fee
The 42.2K Team Relay divides the marathon into 5 legs for teams of 3-5 runners
Non-competitive walk divisions are offered for both the marathon and half marathon distances
A wheelchair division starts the marathon distance at 7:25 AM, just ahead of the run
Virtual race options are available for all distances from race weekend through October 10, 2026
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