On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon returns to celebrate community spirit and fitness. The day features six distinct races: the Gatorade Full Marathon (42.2km), Servus Credit Union Half Marathon (21.1km), Higher Health 10K, WBEA 5K, Pembina 3K, and a fun run for kids. Beyond just competition, this event emphasizes giving back through its Run for a Reason program. Participants can support local charity organizations by making one-time donations or collecting pledges as they train. By choosing to fundraise during registration, runners can select an organization from the list of participating partners and raise money in their honor. For those looking to make a bigger impact, creating or joining fundraising teams is encouraged. Team captains who establish new groups choose both a team name and beneficiary organization, while members join existing teams to unite for a cause. As training progresses, participants share updates on personal pledge pages and contribute to the collective goal of raising funds through their efforts. The event encourages community involvement with resources available online, including articles detailing how to set up individual or group fundraising campaigns. Detailed instructions guide runners on creating team profiles, managing pledges, and sharing progress across social media platforms for maximum outreach. Whether you're a seasoned athlete looking for new challenges or someone who wants to contribute positively to the Fort McMurray community, this marathon offers an inclusive environment where everyone can participate while making a meaningful difference.
Races Offered
CEDA Kid's Fun Run
Sep 20, 2026
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1K
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07:30
Gatorade 42.2KM
Sep 20, 2026
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42K
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07:30
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$104.41
Higher Health 10KM
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Sep 20, 2026
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10K
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07:30
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$61.33
Pembina 3KM
Sep 20, 2026
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3K
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07:30
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$23.63
Servus Credit Union 21.1KM
Sep 20, 2026
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21K
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07:30
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$88.25
WBEA 5KM
Sep 20, 2026
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5K
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07:30
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$34.40
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Fort McMurray.
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8.2° / 19.7°
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5.7° / 17.3°
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Avg sunshine hours
9h 32m
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Avg rainfall
0.8 mm
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Avg wind speed
9.0 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (3.5)
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Humidity
68.5%
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Sunrise
06:58
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Sunset
19:41
About Fort McMurray
Learn more about the host city, Fort McMurray.
Fort McMurray is the largest community in the Athabasca Oil Sands in Alberta. It lost its city status in 1995 when it merged with a large rural area to form the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and its fortunes have risen and fallen in lockstep with the price of Alberta crude oil; its structures were decimated by a May 2016 wildfire.
