2026 Edmonton Marathon - Aug 16

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Race Information

Race2026 Edmonton Marathon - Aug 16
CityEdmonton
Date2026-08-16 at 07:00
Field Size~1,150 runners
Time LimitNo time limit
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Official SiteServus Edmonton Marathon
RegistrationRegister · 169 CAD

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature16.7°C / 62°F
Humidity68%
Wind19 km/h
Rain Chance36%
Typical ConditionsMid-August mornings in Edmonton are cool and dry, typically 12-16C at the 7:00 AM start and climbing toward 22-24C by midday under big prairie skies. Humidity stays moderate and rain on race weekend is uncommon.

What to Prepare: Start with a light throwaway layer for the cool gun start, then strip to a singlet. The afternoon sun and dry prairie air dehydrate fast - carry electrolytes and use every river-valley aid station.

Based on historical averages for race week. Use our Weather Score Calculator and What to Wear Guide for personalized advice.

Wind Impact on Race Day

Wind at 19 km/h can affect your marathon pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer. Headwinds slow you down exponentially — a 20 km/h wind costs more than twice a 10 km/h wind.

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Race-Week Climate

Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis

Cooler Typical Warmer
Temperature 12.4°C 16.9°C 20.8°C
Dew point 6.2°C 10.4°C 14°C
Wet-day chance: 36% Runnability: 75/100

Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center

Course Profile

Course TypeLoop with out-and-back river-valley sections
Elevation Gain153m
TerrainRoad
ProfileFlat and fast, roughly 153 m of gentle total gain, no sustained climbs
Boston QualifierYes — Check your BQ time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2026 Edmonton Marathon and what time does it start?

The Servus Edmonton Marathon is on Sunday, Aug 16, 2026, with the full marathon gun start at 7:00 AM MDT. The start and finish are both at the Edmonton Convention Centre on Jasper Avenue downtown.

Is the Edmonton Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. The course is a certified, flat-and-fast road marathon and times are valid for Boston qualifying. Check your target with our Boston qualifying calculator and plan even splits with the pace calculator.

Is there a course time limit?

There is no set maximum finishing time, but all marathon participants must reach the halfway mark at 96 St and Jasper Avenue by 10:00 AM - three hours after the gun. Miss that checkpoint and you are redirected to a half-marathon finish.

How hard is the Edmonton course?

It is one of Canada's flatter big-city marathons, with only about 153 m of gentle total elevation change and scenic stretches through the North Saskatchewan River valley. The mostly flat profile makes it a strong PR and qualifying option - preview it with our race time predictor.

How much does it cost and how do I register?

The full marathon costs about CA$169 during the regular window and registration is open online through Race Roster until capacity or the August deadline. There is no lottery - entries are first-come, first-served while spots remain.

How big is the Edmonton Marathon?

The full marathon is a mid-sized field of roughly 1,150 finishers, part of a multi-distance festival that also includes a half, 10K, 5K and kids' run. The smaller marathon field means uncrowded roads and a friendly, community feel.

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