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Melissa's Road Race

One of Canada’s most historic & popular running events
In beautiful Banff National Park
est. 1979

04/17/2026

Official 2026 Artwork Released!

We are excited to release the official artwork for the 2026 race – and it is amazing!

Melissa’s is famous for the beautiful artwork worn proudly by the runners on the famous long sleeve shirts. Each year an artist is selected with a connection to Banff and the artwork is commissioned for the race.

Artist K. Neil Swanson, a Banff Canada House Gallery featured artist, is known for his “talking trees”, and has brought a full-blown colour palette, honouring the beauty of fall in the Rockies for the 2026 Melissa’s Road Race. The artwork portrays some of the amazing sights participants enjoy along the north end of town with Mount Norquay and Mount Brewster and many other landmarks to take in. Wild roses in the foreground, along with elk frequently seen in the area, complete the vista.

The artwork will be featured on the long sleeve technical race shirt, race bib, and Finisher’s Medal.

Do you need this race shirt?

If so, register soon – there are less than 500 total spots remaining across all distances for the event!

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04/10/2026

Happy Siblings Day ✨️

Who's coming with their "built-in-best-friend" or chosen BFF?

If you've yet to secure your entry - the spots are nearly gone. ACT NOW.

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03/27/2026

There’s nothing better than running Melissa’s Road Race with friends!

Round up your crew and make it a weekend to remember ✨️

Spots are nearly full across the board ⏳️
Choose from stunning 5K, 10K and Half Marathon courses.

SATURDAY, September 26th

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03/17/2026

🍀 Happy Saint Patrick's Day 🍀

Irish we were at Melissa's Road Race right now 👍

Just over 6 months to race weekend in spectacular BANFF NATIONAL PARK 💚

The event is filling quickly - don't miss out.

SATURDAY, September 26, 2026

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03/08/2026

Melissa’s Celebrates International Women’s Day!

Fun Facts...

70 percent of our runners are women 💪

Our honorary Race Starters in 2025 were women: Mayor Corrie DiManno and Olympic Gold Medalist Chandra Crawford 💪

The majority of our Organizing Committee are women 💪

Our Event Director for 2026 is Kiley Torti pictured below 💪

Happy International Women’s Day 👏

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03/06/2026

WooaaaH!!

💥 LESS THAN 300 SPOTS LEFT IN EACH DISTANCE 💥

As we move through the final dog days of winter, we can't help but start dreaming of the summer/fall outdoor sporting festivals. And sometimes we all need a few motivational goals to set our sights on for 2026 - especially when they involve the beauty of Banff National Park, friends, fitness, fun and music!

Heads Up! Registration levels are at highs we haven't seen in many years.

Each distance has less than 300 spots left ⏳️

Register ASAP to confirm your spot on this start line!

Saturday, September 26th 2026

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03/04/2026

CONTEST WINNER!

Congratulations to Charlene Pisani 🙌

You have won a stay at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel!

Thank you to everyone for participating, stay tuned for more contests...

Not registered? Get on it! An early sell-out is coming…

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Saturday, September 26th, 2026

02/27/2026

WIN A NIGHT IN LAKE LOUISE!

✨️ CONTEST ALERT ✨️

We're giving away a stay at the prestigious Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Hotel!

How to enter:

1. Follow

2. Like this post

3. Tag a friend in the comments (1 comment = 1 entry, unlimited entries)

*Bonus entry: Share this post and tag us!

Follow the steps above and register NOW for the race to make sure your name goes in the draw

Contest closes this Sunday, March 1st at Midnight MST

You must be a registrant of the 2026 Melissa's Road Race to qualify.

Not registered? Do it now! An early sell-out is coming…

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Saturday, September 26th, 2026

02/21/2026

Gather your crew and make it a weekend to remember!

Run through the heart of Banff, then celebrate with mountain vibes ✨️

Saturday, September 26th, 2026

Confirm Your Spot Now Before It's Too Late.

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02/15/2026

Happy Family Day Weekend 🎉

A shout-out to friends and family who show up for each other every step of the way.

Here’s to moving together and sharing the journey.

We cannot wait to host you all in beautiful Banff.

Yet to register? Limited spots remain ⏳️

Saturday, September 26th

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02/13/2026

Bring Your Valentine to Banff!

Enjoy a romantic weekend in the mountains.

Don't have a Valentine?
Many participants have met their Valentine at Melissa's Road Race 💘

A SATURDAY race day! - September 26th, 2026

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02/04/2026

Turn race weekend into a getaway!

Mountain-vibes all weekend long ✨️

Saturday, September 26th

5K, 10K and Half Marathon courses with spectacular views every step of the way!

Spots are limited and filling quickly.

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Melissa’s Road Race

Melissa’s Road Race is one of Canada’s most historic and popular running events. Melissa’s features sensationally scenic routes in and around Banff National Park and routinely sells out. The event features a 5k, 10k and Half Marathon and has been described as a colourful display of sport and fun in Banff National Park. Melissa’s has received multiple awards as Alberta’s Best Road Race and is a longstanding tradition in Banff.