2027 Red Deer Marathon - May 16

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Race Information

Race2027 Red Deer Marathon - May 16
CityRed Deer
Date2027-05-16 at 08:00
Field Size~142 runners
Time Limit6 hours 30 min
Cutoff pace9:15/km
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Official SiteWoody's RV World Marathon (Run Red Deer)
RegistrationRegister · 105 CAD

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Race Day Weather

Average Temperature10.7°C / 51°F
Humidity63%
Wind22.7 km/h
Rain Chance36%
Typical ConditionsMid-May central-Alberta mornings are cool and often dry, typically 5-12C (41-54F) at the 8:00 AM start and climbing into the low-to-mid teens by midday. Skies are usually bright with a light prairie breeze, though a passing shower is possible.

What to Prepare: Dress for a cold start you can shed: arm sleeves and a throwaway top work well. The shaded river-valley trail stays cool, so you will rarely overheat; a brimmed cap helps for the open paved sections.

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 22.7 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 5.2°C 10.8°C 16.1°C
Dew point -1.8°C 3.2°C 8.4°C
Wet-day chance: 36% Runnability: 79/100

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

Course Profile

Course TypeMostly-loop trail and road course
Elevation Gain120m
TerrainPaved trail and road, with a short gravel section
ProfileMostly flat with a couple of short ~20m rises; the route winds through Red Deer's river-valley park and trail system with about 3km on packed dirt and gravel and the rest on paved trail and road.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2027 Red Deer Marathon and what time does it start?

Woody's RV World Marathon is held on a Sunday in mid-May. The 2026 edition ran on May 17, so the 2027 full marathon is expected around Sunday, May 16, 2027, with an 8:00 AM Mountain Time gun. Confirm the exact date on the official site once registration opens. The start and finish are at Ecole Camille J. Lerouge School (5530 42A Avenue) in Red Deer.

How big is the Red Deer Marathon?

It is an intentionally small, community race. The full marathon drew about 142 finishers in 2025 and 86 in 2024, while the wider event (full, half and 10K) brings roughly a thousand runners onto Red Deer's trails. If you want an uncrowded start line, real trail solitude and a friendly small-town atmosphere rather than a big-city spectacle, this is the appeal.

Is the Red Deer Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Historically the certified course has counted as a Boston qualifier, but recent editions have not: train-bridge construction forced a modified course for 2025 and 2026 that was not a BQ. Whether the 2027 course returns to certified, BQ status is not yet confirmed, so check the official site before entering if a qualifier is your goal. You can still use our Boston qualifying calculator to see your standard and the pace calculator to plan splits.

Is the Red Deer Marathon course flat or hilly?

It is mostly flat. The route follows Red Deer's river-valley park and trail system with only a couple of short rises of about 20m, plus around 3km on packed dirt and gravel and the rest on paved trail and road. It is a gentle, runnable profile that suits even pacing. Try the race time predictor to set a realistic goal.

How much does it cost and how do I register?

Registration is online through Race Roster with no lottery. Recent full-marathon pricing ran in tiers from roughly CAD $83 early-bird up to about CAD $105 closer to race day, plus tax. Entry typically closes a few days before the race, and the field rarely sells out given its small size.

What is Red Deer like as a marathon destination?

Red Deer is a mid-size city in central Alberta, roughly halfway between Calgary and Edmonton, both about a 90-minute drive with international airports (YYC and YEG). The draw is the river valley itself: an extensive paved trail network along the Red Deer River with aspen and spruce shade, making this a quiet, scenery-first race rather than an urban event. International visitors need an eTA or a Canadian visitor visa depending on passport.

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