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Explore Kananaskis Half Marathon

Name: Explore Kananaskis Half Marathon
Start: 2026-07-25
End: 2026-07-26
Location: Kananaskis Village

Kananaskis Village, Canada • 25-26 Jul 2026

Explore Kananaskis Half Marathon & 10K - Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Kananaskis, Alberta

This is a weekend running event held at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Kananaskis, Alberta. Organizers describe the event as low-impact and intended to honor the land and participants' place within it.

The program spans two days: a Half Marathon on Saturday, July 25th, and a 10K on Sunday, July 26th. Participants may race one day or both days. The field is stated to include 500 runners.

Distances offered:

Half Marathon
10K

The weekend also features local festivities and mentions the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge and the Kananaskis Nordic Spa. Discounted room pricing is available at the lodge, and a discount code is provided in the confirmation email after registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Alberta Kananaskis Village

Race information

Registration

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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