FAQ

There is no set maximum time for 1K, 5K, 10K, Healthcare Solutions Half Marathon, and Marathon Participants. However, ALL Marathon runners and walkers MUST cross the halfway mark at 96 St-Jasper Ave by 9:50 am. If you have not crossed this halfway point, you will be stopped and given a Healthcare Solutions Half-Marathon finisher medal at that point.

Teams do not have to run as a group, and members can be registered for other distances. Team Captains can set up a team in the event they are registering for and invite friends and family members to join their team in any event. Members can run or walk at their own pace. Click here for information on setting up a team on Race Roster.

Yes, Participants can qualify for Boston in the Edmonton Marathon Sportstats provides the complete results to the Boston Athletic Association after the event. BAA will have a record of your qualifying times so you can start the registration process. Information on the BAA website. BAA – Qualification information Wiki how to Qualify

Public parkades are available in the vicinity around the conventions center. Arrive early to secure parking. It is strongly recommended that you use public transportation on race day as there are several road closures around ECC.

They are every 5 km’s, and every kilometer for the final 3 km's, (3 km, 2km, 1km to finish). These are subject to change. At times, might be moved by wind, spectators, etc. It is suggested that you know the key milestone landmarks/distances with your pace times.

Marathon: 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30 Healthcare Solutions Half Marathon: 1:30, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:45 To Complete 10 km: 45min, 50min, 1:00, 1:10, 1:20 Pace Times are subject to change. You will find the pace bunnies lined up at the start line, positioned (seeded) according to their times.

Please contact Kim for information about becoming a pace bunny at kblack@runningroom.com.

The event provides electrolyte and water in disposable cups at all water stations. There will be Gels at 2 water stations. We recommend you bring your own gels. We cannot guarantee the availability or flavors of the gels that will be provided. The types and locations will be confirmed in the Event Guide.

Strollers are only allowed in the 1K, and 5K and will be placed at the back of all runners/walkers, and will be asked to stay on the outside of runners (either to the left or right)

No. Guide dogs are permitted for visually impaired runners/walkers. Please email runner@edmontonmarathon.ca if you are participating with a Guide Dog.

We are using a new system this year called BibTag in which your timing chip is integrated into your bib. You will not receive a separate timing chip to put onto your shoe. Your timing chip is embedded into your race bib. It is yours to keep. You do not need to return it. Ensure you do not bend or fold your race bib as it may damage the timing chip. Remember to get your safety pins to attach your bib to your shirt or use a bib belt.

FREE Gear check is available at the ECC Hall D Foyer on Sunday, August 17th. opens at 5:30 am and closes at 2:00 pm. Any items not picked up by 2:00 pm will be donated to charity. Event Organizers assume no risk for items left at the Bag Check.

Yes. You can sign up and pay online when you register for your race. The price is $35 for 20 minutes in the Edmonton Convention Center, 9797 Jasper Ave. First come first served.

Yes, there are portable toilets at every water station along the course.

Athletics Alberta road running rules apply. It is the responsibility of athletes to be familiar with these rules. Strollers are only allowed in the 1K and 5k, and will be placed at the back of all runners/walkers, and will be asked to stay on the outside of runners (either to the left or right). For the Marathon and Healthcare Solutions Half-Marathon strollers, roller blades, support vehicles, pace/escort runners, pets or cyclists are not allowed. For your safety and the safety of other runner’s, headphones or any other personal listening devices make it difficult to hear vehicular traffic and marshal instructions and therefore are discouraged. The race courses will be marked with traffic cones and barricades. Athletes MUST stay within the traffic cones and barricades unless otherwise directed by an event official or course marshal. Be aware that some road sections may be uneven or have potholes. Medical personnel and race officials reserve the right to remove any athlete from the race judged to be physically incapable of continuing without health risk.

The self-serve online Volunteer System is not active for the 2025 event. We will post an announcement when volunteer registration is active. Questions? Please email the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@edmontonmarathon.ca

Participants are able to self-transfer their registration to another event or participant on Race Roster Click here for instructions. There is a $12 Online administration fee charged for the participant transfers. There will be no transfers allowed after midnight 27 July 2025 either to another distance or to another person. There will be no transfers allowed at package pick-up or day of the race to another distance or to another person.

We believe that being connected to positive community building and healthy active events such as the Servus Edmonton Marathon and Festival of Events is important for a young person’s sense of belonging and overall well-being. Youth Pricing (Under 18) of $20.00 in the 5km, and 10km. In the Healthcare Solutions Half Marathon, you must be 16 years of age to run; youth pricing for ages 16 – 18 years in the Healthcare Solutions Half Marathon. Click Here for details.

Team Registrations are for participants who run as a group to fundraise for one of our listed charities. The group can comprise a family, club, or corporate team. Team registrations are ideal for fundraising groups in support of one of our charity partners.

There is no limit to the number of members in a team. You can run with a partner or invite as many members as possible!

ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-DEFERRABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES Participants are encouraged to purchase the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program when registering Protect your purchase by enrolling in the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program. Participants that enroll in the refund program will be refunded if they are unable to attend due to a variety of unforeseen circumstances, such as injury & illness, COVID-19, severe weather, work travel conflict, layoffs/termination or mechanical breakdown. Click Here for more information.

Yes – Participants are able to self-transfer their registration to another participant on Race Roster.

You can register online at https://www.edmontonmarathon.ca/ and Race Roster.

Yes, but you will not be refunded the difference in price.

Yes, but you will have to pay the difference in the price.

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS

The Challenge Events are new for 2025, offering runner’s an extra ‘challenge’ that tests their mettle and ‘earn bragging rights’ Challenge Event Registrants will get special bibs for the 3 Challenge Events: Marathon+5km; Half-Marathon+10km; Half-Marathon+5km The Challenge Events runners will have: 3 results: Marathon+5km+Combined; Half-Marathon+10km+Combined; Half-Marathon+5km+Combined You will receive finisher medals for each Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10km, 5km. Special t-shirt & special combined group medal presentation on the awards stage for all Challenge Events Finishers. Bragging rights are encouraged for the Challenge events, but there will be no award medals for the Challenge Events

The Servus Edmonton Marathon will provide Award & Finisher medals for the following: Male & Female Overall top 3 Awards for each distance (1st gold, 2nd silver, 3rd bronze). Non-Binary Overall top 5 Awards for each distance (1st gold, 2nd silver, 3rd bronze, 4th sponsor product, 5th sponsor product). Male & Female top 3 Awards for each Age Group category for each distance (1st gold, 2nd silver, 3rd bronze). All runners who finish their distance will receive a Finisher Medal when they cross the Finish Line. Challenge Events will receive a Finisher Medal for each distance they complete plus another Finisher Medal for competing the Challenge Events, when they cross the Finish line. There are no overall Award Medals for the Challenge Events…however, bragging rights are allowed. Information for issuing of the Award Medals will be posted in August. Half Marathon Championships Awards The Servus Edmonton Marathon and the Canadian National Half-Marathon Championship follows Athletics Canada policy on Transgender & Gender Diversity & Inclusion, particularly Section 5 of Athletics Canada Policy for Transgender & Gender Diversity Inclusion. Following the Athletics Canada policy, overall winners of the Male and Female categories will be recognized as the championship categories.

The award times for 2025 will be posted in August.

All participants will receive a finisher medal upon crossing the finish line. Due to post-pandemic concerns, the event may modify how finisher medals are handed to the finishers. The instructions for issuing awards will be posted in August. Awards Medals are awarded to the top 3 males, females and non-binary in the following events and age categories, with the exception of the 5K event where only the top 3 male, female and non-binary runners will receive medals. Army 10K & Healthcare Solutions Half Marathon 15 & Under (Army 10K only) 16-19 20 – 24 25 – 29 30 – 34 35 – 39 40 – 44 45 – 49 50 – 54 55 – 59 60 – 64 65 – 69 70 – 74 75+ Marathon 19 & Under 20 – 24 25 – 29 30 – 34 35 – 39 40 – 44 45 – 49 50 – 54 55 – 59 60 – 64 65 – 69 70+

The shirts are gender specific and slim fitting. Consider going 1 size larger should you prefer a more loose-fitting t-shirt. T-shirt exchanges are only permitted if available and on first-come-first-served basis, after the race at bag-check.

Results links are posted online at Sportstats. QR codes with links to results will also be available on race day

What is the difference between chip time and gun time? The difference between chip and gun time is the chip is able to register with the electronic timing mats at the start and finish of the race (and a few other locations along the course), and therefore gives you a time that reflects the true distance that you ran. Chip timing is the standard for large events. has become popular over the last ten plus years as mass participation events have grown and participants do not get to the start line when the gun goes off as they are behind thousands of people. Gun Time is the OFFICIAL time for the Top Men and Top Women Overall winner, in each event. All top awards and finishing positions are based on the time from the start of the race (GUN) to when the runner cross the finish line as per IAAF, Athletics Canada and AB Athletics standards. CHIP time is the OFFICIAL time Age Category awards. The Top Men and Top Women Overall winner in each event are ineligible for age category awards.

Following a successful introduction in 2024, the Event will again combine computer chip timing with Real Time Race Tracking (RTRT).

Location: Edmonton Convention Centre Foyer Hall D 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton Dates and times: Thursday, August 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, August 15, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

In the event that you cannot pick up your race package in person, you can send your email confirmation to a friend or family member to pick up your race package for you. They will need to show written or email authorization that they have permission to pick up your race package.

No (no exceptions!)

The Edmonton Marathon will run on Sunday August 17th, 2025. We will host in-person events for the Marathon, Healthcare Solutions Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 1K Fun Run for Kids.

Marathon Start : 7:00 A.M. Healthcare Solutions Half Marathon Run/Walk : 8:00 A.M. Army 10K Run/Walk : 10:30 A.M. 5K Run and Walk: 11:30 A.M. 1K Kids Run and Walk: 12:15 P.M. The start times will also be listed in the Event Guide, which will be posted at a later date.

Marathon Route – Click here Healthcare Solutions Half Marathon Route – Click here Army 10K Route – Click here 5K Run / Walk – Click here 1K Kids Run – Starts at the ECC. Head West on Jasper. Turn around at 103 street. Please Note: We will add to the Event’s green policy by reducing carbon impact by providing computer & mobile device-friendly interactive course maps. This feature means that we can avoid printing thousands of hard copies. Printed copies will not be available at package pick-up.

The Start Finish on Sunday August 17th 2025 for all events is located in front of the Explore Edmonton’s Edmonton Convention Center. The Street Address: 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5N 1N9