When
Sep 26, 2026
Starts at 10:30am MDT
Weather
Last Year's Race Weather
☁️ Cloudy · 2°C–13°C
· Wind 17 km/h
Registration
Open Now
Closes September 25, 2026
Website
Official website →
Event Details
The Tradition Continues - Melissa’s Road Race is one of Canada’s most historic and popular running events and takes place on September 26th, 2026. Melissa’s features a 5k, 10k and Half Marathon on sensationally scenic routes in and around Banff National Park and routinely sells out. Since 1979, Melissa’s has been described as a colourful display of sport and fun in Banff National Park - famous for its entertainment along the course, contagious spirit, post-run party and long-sleeved commemorative running shirt featuring local art. Melissa’s has received multiple awards as Alberta’s Best Road Race and is a longstanding tradition in Banff.
Event type
Half-Marathon
Distance
21.1 km
Surface
Road
Registration opens
January 1, 2026
Registration closes
September 25, 2026
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