description Calgary Marathon Overview
The Calgary Marathon is an annual road running event established in 1963, making it one of the oldest continually held marathons in Canada. The race takes place in late May in Calgary, Alberta, featuring a mostly flat to rolling urban course. Runners traverse various neighborhoods and park systems along the Bow River, with the route frequently offering scenic views of the downtown skyline and the Canadian Rocky Mountains to the west. The event features multiple distances to accommodate a wide range of athletic abilities.
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When was the Calgary Marathon established?
The first Calgary Marathon was held on August 10, 1963. Organizers describe it as the first marathon ever run in Western Canada.
What happened at the first Calgary Marathon?
Nineteen men started the inaugural race and 12 finished. The course was an out-and-back route alongside traffic on Macleod Trail, and Doug Kyle won in 2:45:54.
When is the Calgary Marathon usually held?
The modern race weekend takes place in May in Calgary, Alberta. The event combines a mostly urban course with sections near the city's river and neighborhoods.
What kind of course does the Calgary Marathon use?
It is primarily an urban road course that is flat to rolling rather than a mountain trail. Runners pass through Calgary neighborhoods and city scenery over the standard 42.2-kilometer marathon distance.
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