Calgary Police Classic FAQs

Confirmation of your race entry will be e-mailed to you once payment has been processed. Printed confirmation, digital confirmation or photo ID may required at race package pick-up. If you have not received the email after 20 minutes of registering, please check your junk mail folders as it may not have gone through depending on your spam folder settings.

You can login to your Race Roster Dashboard to see if this event is listed.

Yes!

In an effort to improve family inclusivity and affordability, if your child is ALREADY signed up for Kids Race, they are welcome to join you in the 8 km event without registering. We ask that any kids joining parents/guardians in the 8 km who are not registered (i.e. will be in a stroller for the duration of the event OR are already registered for the Kids Race), please refrain from taking a medal and other amenities at the finish line.

If your child is not participating in the Kids Race and will be joining you in the 8 km event, they must be registered, unless they will be in a stroller for the duration of the event.

All participants will receive a long sleeve technical shirts. Finisher medals are not automatically included.

In an effort to improve our sustainability efforts, we have made finisher medals optional for participants to purchase. For those that still love to collect medals from races, you can add the medal to your cart during registration! Available while quantities last! Please note: this is only an optional add-on for the 8km and 21.1km races. ALL kids participating in the Kids Race WILL receive a medal.

Shirt size selection can be edited within Race Roster until September 6, 2026, while quantities last. Please note shirt sizes will become limited as the race approaches capacity.

Yes! Participants will be able to choose between an in-person event on Saturday, September 19, or the virtual race experience that runs from Sept 20 to Oct 18. Virtual participants will receive:

• Long-sleeve technical shirt
• Finisher medal
• Personalized Bib (if registered before cutoff date of Sept 6 @ 11:59 pm MT)
• Virtual Results Leaderboard
• Opportunity to help support Calgary Police Youth Foundation

All registration fees are non-refundable and non-deferrable with the exception of those that enrolled in the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program at the time of registration and their unforeseen circumstance is covered by their policy.

During registration, there is the option to protect your purchase by enrolling in the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program for a small fee. Participants that enroll in the refund program will be refunded if they are unable to attend due to a variety of unforeseen circumstances, such as injury & illness, COVID-19, severe weather, work travel conflict, layoffs/termination or mechanical breakdown. Click here for more information.

Like all insurance policies there are exclusions, so please read the fine print. The insurance does not cover your entry fee if we are forced to cancel the event.

In the case of in-person race cancellation, all 2026 in-person participants registered in the Calgary Police Classic will automatically be transferred to the virtual event.

If you are injured and can't run, please contact info@calgarymarathon.com to switch from in-person to virtual so you have more time to complete your event. 

All registration fees are non-refundable and non-deferrable with the exception of those that enrolled in the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program at the time of registration and their unforeseen circumstance is covered by their policy.

Protect your purchase by enrolling in the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program. Participants that enroll in the refund program will be refunded if they are unable to attend due to a variety of unforeseen circumstances, such as injury & illness, COVID-19, severe weather, work travel conflict, layoffs/termination or mechanical breakdown. Click here for more information.

• Distance Transfers (upgrade, downgrade, or switch between in-person/virtual) are allowed.
• Distance Transfers can be completed online until Sept 2, 2026 at 11:59pm MT.
  • You can upgrade or downgrade yourself by visiting raceroster.com, logging into your account, going to the dashboard and clicking on 'Transfer’ up until Sept 2 at 11:59pm MT. You will be able to transfer for a $10 transfer fee, plus the difference in registration. 
• Distance Transfers on/after Sept 3, 2026 must be completed in-person at the Package Pick-up.
• Distance Transfers can NOT be done on Race Day.
• Please note, if certain distances have already sold out and reached capacity, it is not guaranteed that you will be able to switch distances.
• Transfer Costs are as follows:
  • Upgrading: The difference between your original race registration fee and the one you are upgrading to plus a $10 processing fee and GST.
  • Downgrading: $10 processing fee and GST.
  • If the registration fee of the new distance is less than the original registration fee, no refunds will be provided.
• Any products purchased in the original transaction will be preselected during the transfer. The participant will have the option of keeping the same add-on products selected or unselect the products and use the credit to purchase different products.
• The participant will need to select a new t-shirt size for the new distance/sub-event. Depending when the transfer takes place, t-shirt sizes available may be limited.

• This is called a Participant Transfer
• In the event that you can't participate in the race and you have not enrolled in the Refund Protection Program, you can transfer your registration to someone else ONLINE until:
  • Friday, September 18 at 2:00pm MT
• Participant Transfers can NOT be done on Race Day.
• Once distances are sold out, Participant Transfers can still occur online. If you experience any issues, please contact support@raceroster.com.

Online Participant Transfer Process

• The original participant must initiate the transfer through the Race Roster Transfer tool, and the new participant will receive an email from Race Roster to proceed with the transfer. The original participant will need to know the email address of the new participant.
• The new participant will be prompted to answer all registration questions, enter personal info, and select a shirt from available sizes. Depending when the transfer takes place, available shirt sizes may be limited.
• The new participant will be charged the current registration price plus a transfer fee of $15.
• All funds will be paid through Race Roster. Funds should NOT be sent directly to the original participant.
• The original participant will be refunded their original registration fee (less processing fees) and their registration will be cancelled. Any products purchased by the original participant will be refunded. Any insurance purchased by the original participant will not be refunded.
• The new participant is considered successfully registered for the event once they have received a confirmation email.

Package Pick-up Process If Transfer Occurs Before September 2:

• Ensure you have followed the instructions above to initiate the Participant Transfer online.
• The new participant will receive all email communications going forward, including Package Pick-up instructions containing the bib number. At Package Pick-up, the new participant will be able to pick up their race package at the regular pick-up stations.

Package Pick-up Process If Transfer Occurs On/After September 3

• Ensure you have followed the instructions above to initiate the Participant Transfer online.
• If a bib number was received by the original participant, the original participant must send the new participant their bib number and written permission (digital works) to pick up the bib.
  • The new participant must pick up the original participant's bib and MUST take the race kit to the Solutions Desk to have the name updated on the race bib and reactivate the bib. 
• If no bib number was received by the original participant (this is possible if the original participant registered after September 2), the new participant should go directly to the Solutions Desk.

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Additional Participant Transfer Policies

• We do not maintain a waitlist nor do we facilitate matching participants with prospective new participants. It is the responsibility of the original participant to find/connect with a prospective new participant.
• Each registration is restricted to one transfer only.
• We will never ask you to pay via e-transfer. No exchange of funds between participants is required as all transactions will take place online through Race Roster. Run Calgary/Calgary Marathon Society is not responsible for transfer payments made outside of Race Roster. Illegitimate registrations will not be recognized by the event.
• Transfers must be made through Race Roster and follow all rules set by Run Calgary/Calgary Marathon Society. Selling your race bib outside of Race Roster, or having another person use your bib without following the proper transfer procedure is strictly prohibited. This act may seem well intentioned but has many negative implications to the organizers and participants including liability, medical support, timing, results, awards and many other factors. If Run Calgary/Calgary Marathon Society discovers that a bib was sold to another person outside of Race Roster or given to another person, they will not be allowed to participate in future events.
• If a registrant transfers their registration to someone else, products will have to be selected again during the transfer as they do not carry over to the new registration.

Yes, Run Calgary is now participating in the City of Calgary's Fair Entry program for the Calgary Police Classic and is offering a reduced flat rate registration fee of $30 for low income Calgarians who are Fair Entry members with Recreation Fee Assistance. Limited Fair Entry spots are available.

During registration, there is a question where you can disclose that you are a Fair Entry member with Recreation Fee Assistance and input your membership number. You will then be given the Fair Entry discount code.  Please note if your Fair Entry membership is not valid at the time of registration, your registration will be deactivated.

The Fair Entry discount code cannot be combined with any other promotional offers.

The Fair Entry discount cannot be retroactively applied to anyone already registered. Refunds will not be available for anyone already registered.

The $30 reduced pricing does NOT include processing fees or taxes.

Package Pick-up will be taking place at The Military Museums Atrium (4520 Crowchild Trail SW, Calgary, AB T2T 6E8) on the following dates:

• Thursday September 17, 2026 - 12pm - 8pm
• Friday September 18, 2026 - 10am - 5pm

Parking will be free.

If you are unable to pick up your package, you can send a friend to pick it up for you.

2026 Calgary Police Classic bib numbers will be available the second week of September. All participants will be emailed 1-2 weeks before the race with details on where/when they can pick up their race package and what their bib number is.

Please note, if you registered on/after September 16, you won't have a bib number assigned. You will get one assigned when you arrive at the Solutions Desk at Package Pick-up.

If you are unable to make it to  Package Pick-Up, you can have someone pick up your race kit for you. Someone can pick up another runner's race package as long as they follow these guidelines:

• Nominee will need to show volunteers photo identification.
• They need to know which race distance you're signed up for.
• They need your bib # - if it has been assigned.
• If you registered late, you will not have a bib # yet and it will be assigned at Package Pick-up. Your nominee will need to go to the Solutions Desk at Package Pick-up to get a bib # assigned for you.
• They must have a copy of your email confirmation (hard copy or on their phone) with written permission from you to pick up your package.

Races will start and finish at Cowboys Park (Formerly Shaw Millennium Park). Check out our 2025 Venue Map for navigating the park!

Subject to change for 2026.

*Information and hours subject to change

Free & secure bag check is available on both race days. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes to check your bag.

6:30 AM - Bag Check Opens
12:00 PM - Bag Check Closes

We have eliminated the use of the single-use clear plastic bags in an effort to make our race more sustainable. As a result, all your gear must be contained within your own bag. The bag you choose to use must meet the size requirements and specifications listed below. Bags that do not meet these requirements will not be accepted.

Bag Check Requirements 

• Bag dimensions cannot exceed 20 inches (51cm) X 12 inches (30cm) X 8 inches (20cm). If your bag exceeds these dimensions, it will not be accepted.
• Bag weight cannot exceed 10 pounds (4.5kg). If your bag exceeds this weight, it will not be accepted.
• Your bag must have a strap/handle to which the Bag Check Tag can be easily attached.
• Bag must have Bag Check Tag securely fastened and visible PRIOR to arriving at Bag Check Tent
• When you receive your Bag Check Tag at Package Pick-up, ensure that the bib number printed on the tag is correct.
• Loose gear will not be accepted and must be contained within your own bag

Drop Off Process

• Participants will check their bag at the Bag Check rea which is located at the north side of Cowboys Park.  
• Ensure your Bag Check Tag that you received at Package Pick-up is securely attached to a handle on your bag.
• Had your tagged bag to one of our volunteers and we'll take it from there!
• If your bag does not have a tag or you lost the tag you received at Package Pick-up, please give yourself extra time on race morning and come see a volunteer at the Bag Check tent.

Bag Retrieval Process

The Bag Pick-up is the exact same location as the Bag Drop-Off. To retrieve your checked bag, you (or someone else on your behalf) must present the Bag Claim Tag from your race bib - simply tear off the tab and present it to a volunteer at the Bag Check area.

Any bags not picked up by closing time on each day will be taken to Run Calgary HQ (1515 Highfield Crescent SE #17, Calgary, AB T2G 5M4) and kept for 14 days before being donated to charity. Event Organizers assume no risk for items checked or left behind.

*Information and hours subject to change

FREE and secure bag check will be available on race day. Check out our 2025 Venue Map to find the location of Bag Check within Cowboys Park.

6:30 AM - Bag Check Opens
12:00 PM - Bag Check Closes

Any bags not picked up by closing time will be taken to Run Calgary HQ (1515 Highfield Crescent SE #17, Calgary, AB T2G 5M4) and kept for 14 days before being donated to charity. Event Organizers assume no risk for items checked or left behind.

No, when you pick up your race kit at the Package Pick-up, all participants will receive a bib that contains a Chronotrack B-Tag. It is a single-use, disposable chip that is applied to the back of your race number.

*Do not remove this tag or your time will not be recorded. 

No runners are permitted to start after the hard start line close times listed. This is a permit and safety requirement.

If you arrive after your corral has moved, you may be directed to the final wave.
If you arrive after the hard start line close time, you will not be permitted to start.

8 km: Start Time 7:30 AM | Start Line Closes 7:35 AM | Course Time Limit 9:15 AM (1 hour & 45 Minutes total)
21.1 km: Start Time 8:15 AM | Start Line Closes 8:25 AM | Course Time Limit 11:30 AM (3 hours & 15 Minutes total)

*all times subject to change

This information is subject to change.

Please note that it is the participants responsibility to be aware of course time limits.

Sweep or Tail Cyclists follow the cutoff pace and once they pass, roads will begin to be re-opened. Participants will be moved up to the sidewalks and become informed pedestrians. Participants must be able to finish the course unsupported. Participants may not receive full support from aid stations and traffic safety personnel. An official finishing time may not be recorded, and it is not guaranteed that the finish line will be open.

8 km: Start Time 7:30 AM | Start Line Closes 7:35 AM | Course Time Limit 9:15 AM (1 hour & 45 Minutes total)
21.1 km: Start Time 8:15 AM | Start Line Closes 8:25 AM | Course Time Limit 11:30 AM (3 hours & 15 Minutes total)

*all times subject to change

Road closure information will be made available approximately 4 weeks in advance of the event to ensure our community is aware of the road closures resulting from the race. It is our intent to inconvenience you as little as possible and we have a robust traffic and safety plan in place to mitigate impact in the communities we are running through.

View 2025 Interactive Map › (Open menu and toggle ON road closures)

We recommend taking the CTrain to the Downtown West–Kerby Station, which is steps away from Cowboys Park. Walking or biking are also encouraged due to limited parking. We will have bike racks available at Cowboys Park.

Limited paid parking is available in the surrounding areas. Lots can be found by searching for nearby CPA Lots or Indigo Parking Lots. Please note that CPA Lot 9064 at the south end of Mewata Armoury will be closed.

• EAS is a standardized colour-coded system that communicates the projected status of course and venue conditions to all participants, volunteers, event staff and spectators.
• This colour-coded system ranges from Low (GREEN) to Moderate (YELLOW) to High (RED) to Extreme (BLACK). We encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with the EAS colour indicators, watch for updates and plan accordingly.

• Participants, volunteers and event staff will be notified of the projected Event Alert System (EAS) status via email and SMS notifications (if opted in). An update will be provided early on race morning.
• In the event that the EAS Status changes, participants, volunteers and event staff will be notified via email, SMS notification (if opted in), PA announcements and social media posts.

• EAS Status will be indicated on-venue via color-coded flags located at Information Tents that are located in the start area and finish/festival area, and on-course at all aid stations. In the event that the EAS Status changes, flags will be updated accordingly to notify participants of the best course of action.
• Listen to the announcements on the start and finish stages, as well as during the awards presentation, as emcees will notify participants, volunteers and spectators of any change in the status.

• EAS status levels are based on a variety of factors, including a myriad of weather conditions and event conditions.

• Our main EAS page will display the most recent EAS status at the top of the page in the form of a coloured bar with the current status/level stated. 
• Also indicated will be the date and time that the status was last updated.

All participants are assigned a corral based on the estimated finish time provided during registration (for 8 km and 21.1 km) or age (for the Kids Race). At the start of the race, corrals are released one at a time to avoid congestion on the course and ensure a smoother race start process. Rest assured, your official chip time begins when you cross the start line. 

The corral you have been placed in will be reflected by a coloured dot on the top right corner of your bib. 

Bike lock-up will be available at Cowboys Park for secure locking of bikes. Cyclists must provide their own lock and will be responsible for racking their bike and securing it with their lock. Check out our 2025 Venue Map to find the location of the bike racks within Cowboys Park.

Yes! Pacers will be available for the 8 km and 21.1 km distances for the cumulative pace times listed below:

21.1 km

• 1:30
• 1:40
• 1:50
• 2:00
• 2:10
• 2:20
• 2:30
• 2:40

8km

• 0:35
• 0:45
• 0:55
• 0:65

Subject to change for 2026.

The 8 km has two (2) Aid Stations on course: 2.3 km & 6.7 km.

The Half Marathon has six (6) Aid Stations on course: 2.8 km, 6.8 km, 10.5 km, 13 km, 15.5 km & 18.5 km

All Aid Stations have multiple Porta-Potties for runners.

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All Aid Stations will have water and Nuun Sport Strawberry Lemonade.

Aid Station 3 at 10.5 km of the Half Marathon will supply XACT Energy Fruit Bars. This is indicated on the course map.

In addition, menstrual products will also be available and visible on all Aid Station tables.

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Please refer to our interactive map for your specific race distance and toggle on "Aid Stations" to view the approximate location for each aid station along your route.

View interactive map ›

*all info subject to change

Subject to change for 2026.

All Aid Stations will have water and Nuun Sport Strawberry Lemonade.

Aid Station 3 at 10.5 km of the Half Marathon will supply XACT Energy Fruit Bars. This is indicated on the course map.

In addition, menstrual products will also be available and visible on all Aid Station tables.

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The 8 km has two (2) Aid Stations on course: 2.3 km & 6.7 km.

The Half Marathon has six (6) Aid Stations on course: 2.8 km, 6.8 km, 10.5 km, 13 km, 15.5 km & 18.5 km

All Aid Stations have multiple Porta-Potties for runners.

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Please refer to our interactive map for your specific race distance and toggle on "Aid Stations" to view the approximate location for each aid station along your route.

View interactive map ›

*all info subject to change

Yes, first aid will be available on-course and at the start/finish venue.

Please be sure to write your full name, emergency contact information and any allergies or health conditions you have on the back of your race bib.

Yes, we will have entertainment stationed throughout the course and at the Start/Finish area. You can check out where each entertainer and cheer station will be by visiting our Interactive Map and toggling ON both Music and Cheer.

If you are interested in being an entertainer on-course, please email info@calgarymarathon.com for more information.

8 km and 21.1 km participants interested in receiving a medal must purchase a finisher medal by ADDING a medal to their cart during registration.

ALL Kids Race participants WILL receive a medal.

Yes. All race courses are professionally measured to ensure they meet their advertised distances.

Course measurements are based on the shortest possible running route using calibrated equipment.

If your GPS watch records a distance that is longer than the official course, this is completely normal. GPS devices measure the exact path you run, which is rarely the shortest possible route, and are subject to normal variations in accuracy. Your GPS distance can be affected by:

• Physical Blockages and Multipath Errors: Obstructions like dense tree cover, high buildings, or tunnels block signals. Signals can also bounce off surfaces like glass or water before reaching your device, causing location errors (multipath interference).
• Electronic Noise: Nearby high-voltage power lines, faulty electronics, and telecommunications equipment operating on adjacent frequencies can leak electromagnetic noise and disrupt receivers.
• The route you actually ran, which is often not the shortest possible path due to taking wide turns, weaving through participants, or leaving the race course.

As a result, it is common for GPS watches to display a race distance that is slightly longer than the officially certified course.

Official race results are based on the chip timing system from Startline Timing and will not be adjusted based on individual GPS/watch measurements.

Results will be updated live HERE on race day.

Your race results are posted online in real time and posted on our website. Chip timing will track your start and finish providing quick and accurate results and all runners must use this system. Your chip is attached to your bib, please make sure your bib is visible and not folded for accurate timing. Please note, the chips are disposable and are not required to be returned.

Register online ›

Find this event on your Race Roster dashboard and you can edit your Fundraising page by clicking on 'Edit page' under the Fundraising tab on the right. Once in your fundraising page you can send out emails from Race Roster to your friends and family to support you, post the donation link on your social media and/or copy the link and send it in an email from your own email account!

Click here for a complete step-by-step guide on setting up your fundraising page!

You definitely can! Please follow these three steps to set up your fundraising page.

1. Select this event from the Race Roster dashboard.
2. Click on 'Edit page' under the Fundraising tab on the left.
3. Find and select the charity you would like to support in the 'Select a preferred fundraising organization' dropdown.
4. Customize your page and upload a photo, set a fundraising goal and add a personal message for your 'My Story' section.

When you register please select 'Yes, create a new charity team and add this registrant' under the 'Teams' section. Select 'Fundraising Team' and then type in your team name and select your preferred charity.

*Please contact community@calgarymarathon.com if you have any questions around creating or joining a team if you have already registered.

When you register please select 'Yes, add this registrant to a charity team created by someone else' under the 'Charity Teams' section. When you start typing in the team name it should start to autopopulate. Select your team and your fundraising will automatically be associated with the preferred charity for that team.

*Please contact charitychallenge@calgarymarathon.com to have your name added to a specific fundraising team if you have already registered.