Race Guide presents – Where to run in September
The September long weekend is upon us and that means the fall racing season has arrived. There are now hundreds of events taking place each weekend from coast to coast, from the 5K to full marathons and many more. Here, from Canadian Race Guide, are a selection of events to consider for a speedy, scenic or simply super September.
PACIFIC
Saturday Sept. 6th – Kelowna Wine Country Half Marathon , Kelowna, B.C.
Saturday Sept. 13th – Vancouver Eastside 10K, Vancouver, B.C.
Saturday Sept. 20th – Frosty Mountain Trail Race 50K, 27K & 13K, Manning, B.C.
Sunday Sept. 21st – Blue Heron Half Marathon & 10K, Creston, B.C.
CENTRAL
Sunday Sept. 7th – Canmore Rocky Mountain Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K, Canmore, Alta.
Sunday Sept. 7th – Credit Union Queen City Marathon, Half & Relay, Regina, Sask.
Sunday Sept. 7th – Winnipeg 10 and 10 + 5, Winnipeg, Man.
Sunday Sept. 21st – Heartbeat Run 10K & 5K, Edmonton, Alta.
Saturday Sept. 27th – Melissa’s Road Race 21K & 10K, Banff, Alta.
ONTARIO
Sunday Sept. 7th – B & O Yorkville Run + Canadian 5K Championships, Toronto, Ont.
Sunday Sept. 7th – Longboat Toronto Island Run 10K & 5K, Toronto, Ont.
Saturday Sept. 13th – Downsview 5K, Toronto, Ont.
Saturday Sept. 20th – Oasis Zoo Run 10K & 5K + Canadian 10K Championships, Toronto, Ont.
Sunday Sept. 20th – Run for Hero’s Marathon, Half & 10K – World Alzheimer’s Day Run, Amherstburg, Ont.
Sunday Sept. 21st – Canada Army Run Half Marathon & 5K, Ottawa, Ont.
Sunday Sept. 21st – Oakville Half Marathon & 10K, Oakville, Ont.
Sunday Sept. 21st – Miles with the Giant Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K, Thunder Bay, Ont.
Sunday Sept. 28th – Run for the Grapes Half Marathon & 5K, St. Catharines, Ont.
Sunday Sept. 28th – Toronto 10 Miler & 5K, Toronto, Ont.
QUEBEC
Sunday Sept. 7th – Demi-marathon Côte de Beaupré + 10K & 5K, Côte de Beaupré, Que.
Saturday Sept. 13th – Ultra-Trail Harricana of Charlevoix 80K, 65K, 28K, 10K & 5K, Charlevoix, Que.
Sunday Sept. 14th – Demi Marathon Investor de Granby + 10K & 5K, Granby, Que.
Sunday Sept. 21st – La Grande Vadrouille 10K & 5K, Montreal, Que.
Sunday Sept. 28th – Marathon et Demi-marathon Oasis Rock ‘n’ Roll de Montreal + 10K & 5K, Montreal, Que.
ATLANTIC
Sunday Sept. 7th – Hampton 5 Miler, Hampton, N.B.
Friday – Sunday Sept. 12-14 – Maritime Race Weekend Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K, Eastern Passage, N.S.
Sunday Sept. 21st – Accreon Fall Classic Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, Fredericton, N.B.
Sunday Sept. 21st – Huffin’ Puffin Marathon, Half & Relay, Mount Pearl, N.L.
Saturday Sept. 27th – Rum Runners Relay, Halifax, N.S.