Thousands to run this weekend in Servus Calgary Marathon races

More than 17,000 people will take to city streets this weekend in the 61st iteration of the Servus Calgary Marathon.

Executive director of Run Calgary and the marathon, Kirsten Fleming, says participation is up 23 per cent over last year, breaking a more than decade-long record.

“Running is booming and we are absolutely here for it,” she said.

The event is moving to a new era this year, expanding from a single-day of activities to a two-day occasion.

Fleming says there’s an event for everyone wanting to get involved in the sport.

Saturday, May 24 will play host to the 5K, 10K, a kids race, and the diaper dash, while Sunday the 25th will see runners take part in the marathon and half-marathon.

“It’s come a long way since the first year back in 1963 when only 19 men line up at the start line,” said Fleming. “Now, it’s all ages, all abilities, and people in different levels of their journey.”

She adds the youngest registered participant is a nine-month-old in the diaper dash, and the oldest is Gerry Miller, who’s in his 80s and running the 10K on Saturday.

Road closures

There will be several road closures and detours around the city to accommodate for this weekend’s events.

Road closures begin at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, and 6:00 a.m. on Sunday.

Saturday, May 24, 2025

• Ramsay (All of Macdonald Ave, clear before 5:30 a.m. and until 2 p.m.)
• There is no parking in the parking lot north of Enmax Park on Agriculture Trail S.E. just south of MacDonald Avenue S.E. – clear before 5:30 a.m. and until 2 p.m.
• 11 Avenue between 4 Street S.E. and 14 Street S.W., North and south curb lane – clear for 6:45 a.m.
• Confluence Way, and 6 Avenue to 9 Avenue S.E. along 6 Street S.E. – clear for 7:00 a.m.
• Inglewood 9 Avenue S.E. between 6 Street and 12 Street S.E. to Inglewood Bridge. 
• Riverfront Drive from 1 Street S.W. to Confluence Way S.E. on both sides – clear for 7:00 a.m.
• 12 Avenue S.E. between Olympic Way and Macdonald Ave – clear for 7:00 a.m.
• 12 Street S.E. north of St George’s Drive to Centre Avenue N.E – clear for 7:00 a.m
• Centre Avenue N.E. (between 12 Street N.E. & 6 Street N.E. both sides) – clear for 7:00 a.m

Sunday, May 25, 2025

• Ramsay (All of Macdonald Ave, clear before 5:30 a.m. and until 2 p.m.)
• There is no parking in the parking lot north of Enmax Park on Agriculture Trail S.E. just south of MacDonald Avenue S.E. – clear before 5:30 a.m. and until 2 p.m.
• 11 Avenue between 4 Street S.E. and 14 Street S.W., North and south curb lane – clear for 6:45 a.m.
• Confluence Way, and 6 Avenue to 9 Avenue S.E. along 6 Street S.E. – clear for 7:00 a.m.
• Inglewood 9 Avenue S.E. between 6 Street and 12 Street S.E. to Inglewood Bridge. 
• Riverfront Drive from 1 Street S.W. to Confluence Way S.E. on both sides – clear for 7:00 a.m.
• 12 Avenue S.E. between Olympic Way and Macdonald Ave – clear for 7:00 a.m.
• 12 Street S.E. north of St George’s Drive to Centre Avenue N.E – clear for 7:00 a.m
• Centre Avenue N.E. (between 12 Street N.E. & 6 Street N.E. both sides) – clear for 7:00 a.m.
• Kensington Road between 14 Street and 10a Street, south side of the road, and MEMORIAL to both sides of 10a – clear for 7:45 a.m.
• 10a to 14 Street N.W. – clear for 7:45 a.m. (excluding cul-de-sac)
• 19 Avenue between 42 Street N.W. & 51 Street N.W. – clear for 8:00 a.m. 
• 17 Avenue between 50 Street N.W. & 52 Street N.W. – clear for 8:05 a.m.
• Bowness Road west curb lane between 61 Street N.W. & 67 Street N.W. – clear for 8:15 a.m.
• 69 Street N.W. – both sides clear for 8:20 a.m.  

For more information, visit calgarymarathon.com