
Edmonton Spring Challenge – NOW at Louise McKinney Park
April 26, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

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.