Run the River Spring Challenge
Last run May 2026Date TBA
Edmonton, Alberta
No date announced yet — what we know
- Last held Sunday, May 3, 2026 — the first Sunday in May.
- Distances last time 21km, 10km, 5km
- Start Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, Grierson Hill Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada
RaceFinder re-reads the organizer's listing every morning. Nothing on this page is a confirmed 2027 date — the box under this one sends a single email the day one appears.
About this race
The weather in Edmonton is terrible leading into our planned date of April 26. The conditions are currently treacherous and unsafe on the pathways. With the forecast predicting more snow, high winds and very cold temperatures, conditions will not improve by Sunday morning. We know Alberta runners are tough and not afraid of cold temperatures but the icy conditions are not conducive to safety. We want to keep…
— from the organizer's listing, read it in full
This race runs annually (last edition: May 3, 2026). The next date hasn't been announced — watch the organizer's page.
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Distances last time
- Run the River 10km
- Run the River 5 km
- Run the River half marathon
- Legendary juniors event
Bring your kids to Louise McKinney Riverfront Park on May 3 to experience our Mini Legends Stadium! Space is limited so be sure to sign the kids up. We will have stations set up in the infield so your kids can run, jump, throw and so much…
Distances and details from the last edition's listing. Entry fees aren't shown because the next edition hasn't been priced yet.
Where
Directions ↗Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, Grierson Hill Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada — 9999 Grierson Hill NW