Registration for spring 2026 will open in September

Challenge 5km, 10 km  and 1/2 Marathon Road Race & Juniors Event

Run the River races happen in the spring and fall. Challenge yourself to run longer, faster, stronger with each race!

We are very excited to hold Run the River in the heart of downtown’s River Valley at Louise McKinney Park! Your entry fee includes post-race snacks, including pizza. We will still be running on the pathway along the beautiful river valley.

Runners, there are currently two route options and which one we choose will depend on the timing of some planned city construction. Option 1 if no construction, option 2 if there is construction. A final decision will be made by April 4 so please stay tuned for that update.

Juniors Event

Register the kids for Athletics Alberta’s Mini Legends program! We will have a few Mini Legends stations set up in the park so your littles can try their hand at physical literacy. Registered kids are welcome to visit the stations and do the activities; start time is 10 a.m. for the kids programming. The program will last approximately one hour. Our Legendary Crew will take the kids through the stations. Please ensure a responsible adult is on hand while your child enjoys this event. Sign them up at the registration link below for this fun offering from Athletics Alberta. Come run, jump, and throw with us!

Timelines

9:30 – early half marathon start – only for runners planning on taking more than 2 ½ hours to complete the course

10:00 – half marathon start

10:00 – kids event starts

10:10 – 10 km start

10:20 – 5 km start

10:45 – BBQ opens

Register here!2025 resultsRace Maps – Option 2Frequently Asked Questions

Feature image courtesy City of Edmonton website.