Melissa's Road Race

Melissa's Road Race
Date Sep 27, 2025
Saturday
Distance 5k, 10k, Half-marathon
Course Type Road

Race Information

Come experience some "Fun in the Rockies"! Choose from 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon courses and take part in Melissa's Park Road Race, run with family and friends, and be part of this long-standing tradition.

Since 1979, Melissa’s has been described as a colourful display of sport and fun in Banff National Park - famous for its entertainment along the course, contagious spirit, post-run party, and commemorative running shirt featuring local art. Melissa’s has received multiple awards as Alberta’s Best Road Race.

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