Start Times
Half Marathon: 8 a.m.
5km Run/Walk: 8:30 a.m.
Race Package Pickup
Presents the annual “Mother of all Running Sales”
& Calgary Police Half Marathon Race Package Pickup
at the Mount Royal University Recreation Area
Friday, April 27- 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 28 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A huge selection of technical running shoes, running apparel and accessories will be available at discounts up to 70 per cent off. Shop brands Asics, New Balance, Saucony, Adidas, Nike, Sugoi and more. Fantastic products at outstanding prices. You will not want to miss this one. Two days only during the Calgary Police Half Marathon Package Pickup. See you there!
Use Parking Lot 2
Friday & Saturday = PAID parking (First 30 minutes in Lot 2 is FREE)
Sunday = FREE parking
Half Marathon Shirts
These shirts are available in men's and women's sizes. Sizing is listed below (click chart to enlarge).
5km Run & Walk Shirts
This year's shirt is a short-sleeve dry-fit from Atac Sportswear. These shirts are available in men's and women's sizes. Sizing is listed above (click chart to enlarge).
Hoodies
Souvenir hoodies will be available to purchase online only when you register for the race. These black, full-zip hoodies are our nicest to date, with the CPS crest embroidered on the chest and the half marathon logo embroidered on the sleeve for just $60.
Bib Numbers
Timing
The Police Half Marathon uses timing chips to provide accurate individual runner times for Half Marathon and 5K participants. Each runner will receive a timer on their race number. You simply attach it to your shoelaces (instructions will be included with tag).
All Half Marathon Entry Packages Include:
- A long-sleeve running shirt
- Fruit / Muffins / Cookies / Juice / Coffee
- Chip timing
- Finishers Medal
- Change room facilities & locker rentals available
- Click here for eligible prizes
All 5K Entry Packages Include:
- A short-sleeve running shirt
- Chip timing (*new)
- Fruit / Muffins / Cookies / Juice / Coffee
- Change room facilities & locker rentals available
- Click here for eligible prizes
Course Map and Race Route Rules
Click here for the 2012 Half Marathon and 5K course map
- Runners are reminded to stay in the southbound lanes of 50 Avenue and 66 Avenue.
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Portable washrooms are located throughout the route, at each water station
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EMS and St John’s Ambulance will be along the route
Half Marathon
- No baby joggers, cyclists, rollerblades, support vehicles or pets along the Half Marathon route
- Water stations are located at the 5 km, 10 km, and 16 km for Half Marathon participants and at the finish line for all racers
- Every kilometre is marked as is 1 mile out and 1 mile to go
- CAUTION: The race route narrows in some areas – please take direction from Course Marshals
- Race route closed at 10:30 a.m. – any remaining participants are asked kindly to move to a safe location along the side of the route. Police will remain on scene until the last person has crossed the finished line
5km Run & Walk
- Every kilometre is marked
- Baby joggers are only be allowed for the 5km Run & Walk event
- Please take direction from Course Marshals
- EMS and St John’s Ambulance will be along the route
Good Cheering Areas for Supporters
- Start and Finish Line
- 50th Avenue S.W.
- 19 Street S.W.
- Heritage Park (near the big “H” – along the pathway)
- Near the Glenmore Sailing Club
- Along the pathway area west of the Glenmore Sailing Club
- Weaselhead Hill
- Along 66 Avenue off of 27 Street S.W.
- On Mount Royal Circle
* Spectators reminded to follow the direction of any police and/or marshalls along the route
* Be aware that some roads are blocked off and have limited access
Mount Royal University
Mount Royal University is a fully active campus with students in residence as well as other activities. Please be respectful of Campus activity.
WAITING AREAS – VERY IMPORTANT: the recreation entrance and concourse to the gymnasium have fire safety restrictions with how many people can congregate in these areas. Please use the gymnasium and areas towards to the Westgate area to avoid congestion.
No dogs permitted on Mount Royal University Campus.
No bikes permitted in Mount Royal University buildings.
Parking
Parking is available at the campus at no charge on race day.
Please access the campus parking lot from Flanders Avenue via Crowchild Trail on Caen Avenue or 37 Street, as Mount Royal Gate and Richard Road will be closed.
Click here for a Mount Royal University parking map.
How to get there
Refunds
No refunds will be given, however, if you've purchased a half-marathon registration and are unable to participate in the race, you have two options.
1) Sell the registration to a friend and then notify Events Online of the change in ownership. There is a fee associated to this change. This can only happen if the race is sold out.
2) Change your registration to the 5Km Run & Walk by emailing halfmarathon@calgarypolice.ca. There is no cost associated to this change.
If neither option is suitable, you're welcome to pick up your race package, however, no refund will be given.
Shirt Exchange
A shirt exchange will be set up on race day.
