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Edmonton Spring Challenge – NOW at Louise McKinney Park
SPRING WEATHER POSTPONEMENT TO MAY 3
The weather in Edmonton is terrible leading into our planned date of April 26. The conditions are currently treacherous and unsafe on the pathways. With the forecast predicting more snow, high winds and very cold temperatures, conditions will not improve by Sunday morning. We know Alberta runners are tough and not afraid of cold temperatures but the icy conditions are not conducive to safety. We want to keep everybody safe – athletes and volunteers alike.
Given that, and after talking with all of our stakeholders to accommodate a change, we are postponing Run the River until Sunday, May 3. When the forecast is for sunny skies and a high of 17! Registration remains open until May 2 at noon.
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!
Now starting and finishing at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park (lower level).
Your entry fee includes a t-shirt, finishers medal and a post race BBQ hosted by our friends at River Valley Adventure Co.! Fruit and water is available at the finish and additional beverages are available for purchase from the River Valley Adventure Co. cafe. The BBQ is complimentary for all participants. Extra meals for friends and family can be purchased at River Valley Adventure C0.
The race route in 2026 will head east from Louise McKinney Park and run along the river pathway into Dawson park. Race routes are subject to change based on construction. Please click here to see the current planned route.
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!
Race Package Pick up
Is at Fast Trax Run and XC Ski Shop (7326 101 Ave NW) on Saturday, May 2 from 9:00 – 12:20. You will be asked to sign up for a package pick up window of time via a link that will be sent out one week before.
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
Feature image courtesy City of Edmonton website.
