Marathons in Alberta
Alberta is home to 2 marathons in our database in Canada, spread across cities including Calgary and Edmonton. Calgary Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 3,200 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.
Nearby Marathons
Other races closest to Alberta.
Missoula, Montana, United States· 604 km away
Missoula Marathon
The Missoula Marathon draws approximately 2,200 finishers each June on a point-to-point valley road in Missoula, United States. Its small-city atmosphere and fast terrain give it an outsized reputation among experienced marathoners. The route passes ranch land, the Clark Fork valley, and a fast final approach into Missoula's core. Ranch land, the Clark Fork valley, and a fast final approach into Missoula's core give June's point-to-point race an outsized reputation on quick valley roads.
Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada· 668 km away
Queen City Marathon
The Queen City Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each September on an urban road in Regina, Canada. Prairie flatness makes it a naturally even-paced marathon. The route passes prairie-capital boulevards, Wascana-area roads, and long straight Saskatchewan sections. The course is very flat throughout.
Next race: Sunday, 6 September 2026
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada· 739 km away
Vancouver Marathon
The Vancouver Marathon attracts approximately 4,500 finishers each May through one of the world's most scenic city courses. Runners pass Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge approach, Kitsilano Beach, and the UBC campus with mountain-and-ocean views throughout. May's mild Pacific Northwest spring makes it Canada's premier destination marathon.
Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada· 803 km away
Victoria Marathon
The Victoria Marathon attracts approximately 3,500 finishers each October on Vancouver Island's scenic capital course. Runners pass the Inner Harbour, Beacon Hill Park, and the Dallas Road waterfront with views of the Olympic Mountains across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. October's mild island autumn and rolling coastal terrain make it one of Canada's most charming marathons.
Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026
Seattle, Washington, United States· 803 km away
Seattle Marathon
The Seattle Marathon draws approximately 4,000 finishers on an urban road in Seattle, United States. The course starts at the University of Washington and finishes at Seattle Center near the Space Needle. The route crosses the I-90 bridge to Mercer Island and returns via the Lake Washington Boulevard. Mostly flat with a climb on the I-90 bridge.
Next race: Sunday, 22 November 2026