The Servus Calgary Marathon Race Weekend is Canada’s longest-running marathon — and with six distances to choose from, there is a race for every age and ability.
For 61 years, the Servus Calgary Marathon has been at the forefront of running in Canada, attracting runners from all over the world, while staying true to their western roots and loyal to their homegrown runners.
This year brings several exciting changes, aiming to enhance the overall participant experience!
Extended Race Week
In 2025, race weekend expands into a whole week of activities, capping off with races on both Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25.
- Monday: Crafty Monday’s Cheer Sign Making at Cold Garden
- Tuesday: Pop-up Event & Shake Out Run with local Run Crew
- Wednesday: Documentary Watch Party: “Go On, Be Brave” + Meet & Greet with Andrea Peet at the Plaza Theatre
- Thursday: First Timers Dinner + RunTalk with Olympian Trevor Hofbauer
- Friday: Pace Party/Shake Out Run with special guest Alexi Pappas, Runner’s Expo Opens
- Saturday: 5 km, 10 km, Kids Race, and Diaper Dash, Runner’s Expo Continues
- Sunday: Marathon, Half-Marathon, Kids Race
New Race Divisions and Course Changes
The 2025 marathon introduces a Masters (40+) division for the first time, along with increased prize money for the marathon, half-marathon and 10 km events. These changes are expected to bring out more local elite runners, who will be sure to stun spectators with their speed.
Additionally, the 10 km course has been redesigned into a loop format, moving away from the previous out-and-back design to allow for optimal PBs.
Green Bib Option
A “Green Bib” option has been added for 2025. The Green Bib is another choice you can make to customize your race day experience to fit your needs and goals. Selecting a Green Bib during registration (instead of a “Regular Bib”) means you are choosing to forgo receiving a race shirt and finisher medal, focusing instead on the journey to the start line, community spirit and race day experience. In lieu of a race shirt and medal, a $10 donation will be made to the Great Divide Trail Association.
Family-Friendly Weekend
The Servus Calgary Marathon is committed to offering a variety of family-friendly activities and initiatives to promote inclusivity and active living for all ages. The weekend features multiple ways that families can get involved:
Youth Pricing: Discounted flat rate youth pricing of $20 + taxes/fees for all youth ages 18 and under as of race day, for all distances
Kids Race: Designed for children ages 2-12, the race is approximately 1 km. Children can participate independently or with a parent/guardian (who does not need to register). This race is available on both Saturday and Sunday for added flexibility.
Diaper Dash: For the youngest participants under 24 months, the Wee Wild Ones Diaper Dash invites babies to crawl or toddle through a 42.2-foot course. Each “little athlete” receives a custom race bib and finisher medal. This event takes place on Saturday.
SOGO Race Day Adventure Running Camps: In partnership with SOGO Adventure Running, this program allows children to go on their own adventures while their adult races! The race day camps offer an exciting mix of outdoor games, map-reading and orienteering challenges. We have three sessions available on race weekend, designed to span the time it takes for parents/guardians to complete our 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km or 42.2 km distances. Learn More.
Infant Feeding Stations: To help reduce barriers to entry while emphasizing the importance of getting the whole family active, Infant Feeding Stations are available at the start line area, finish line area, and two stations on-course. These stations will be freely accessible to any participants, volunteers or attendees who require a private space to breastfeed, pump, or bottle-feed.
Alexi Pappas is coming to Calgary!
Run Calgary recently announced that Olympian, writer, actor, podcaster, filmmaker, and all-around electric human Alexi Pappas is bringing the party to Calgary for the 2025 Servus Calgary Marathon Race Weekend! Catch Alexi at the Pace Party on Friday Evening, on the race course as she runs the ASICS Runkeeper 10 km race on Saturday, or at the Expo following the 10 km for photos!
Did someone say Pedal Pub?
The Servus Calgary Marathon is partnering with Pedal Pub to help get you from the finish line to the official After AFTER Party at Cold Garden on Sunday, May 25! You can pre-purchase a shuttle spot for $5 (plus taxes/fees) during race registration or on the race roster page. The shuttle will run from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 25 (not Saturday) with pick-up outside the north entrance of Enmax Park. Pedal Pubs will arrive every 15 minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn More.
Live Entertainment on Saturday & Sunday
The celebrations don’t stop when you cross the finish line! In addition to stretch areas, food trucks, beer gardens, and photo ops, there will also be live entertainment taking the stage on both days. On Saturday, participants and spectators can enjoy some greatest hits and throwback tunes from Calgary’s very own Rondel Roberts Band. The Sunday crowd will be able to kick back and vibe to legendary Calgary DJ Joanna Magik’s beats. Two iconic artists. Two epic post-race parties.
These enhancements reflect the marathon’s commitment to community engagement, sustainability, and providing a diverse range of experiences for participants.
Register for the 42.2 km Marathon, 21.1 km Half-Marathon, 10 km, 5 km, 1.2 km, Kids Marathon, or the Diaper Dash.
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