Servus Edmonton Marathon
August 16, 2026
Downtown Edmonton · Edmonton, Canada
About
Known as 'The Friendly Marathon,' the Servus Edmonton Marathon is a vibrant celebration of community on a flat and fast Boston Qualifier course through Edmonton's neighbourhoods, downtown, and river valley.
Pick your distance
Everything below adapts to your choice
Start
Downtown Edmonton
Weather
Sunny 22°C
Pack this
- Lightweight singlet, shorts, and a cap or visor for sun exposure
- Two 500ml soft flasks or handheld + electrolyte tabs
- 3-5 energy gels for the marathon (1-2 for the half)
- Broken-in road racers with timing chip attached to laces
- Bib, photo ID, and SPF 30+ sunscreen for exposed shoulders
What you should know
- Pick up your bib and race kit at the expo before race morning — race-day bib pickup is typically not offered.
- August mornings start cool (~12°C) and warm to sunny 22°C+ by midday; dress for the finish, not the start line.
- Course winds through downtown and the North Saskatchewan River Valley with rolling hills and exposed bridges.
- Marathon has a roughly 6-hour course cutoff; aid stations close on schedule if you're near the limit.
- Headphones are discouraged on shared multi-use paths; stay right and listen for pass calls from cyclists and runners.
The information shown here is based on the most recent listing we could find, and may change. Always confirm details on the event's official site before registering.