BANFF MARATHON
HALF MARATHON & 10K 

NEWSLETTER - July 2017
        
Congratulations to all the 2017 Participants!


 
In This Issue

1. Congratulations & Photo Gallery
2. Waste Diversion Record!
3. Interpretive Stamp Contest 
4.  Thank You Volunteers
5. Race Feature - Grizzly Ultra

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Did You Know?

Aid Station #9: Railway

 

Banff's history is connected to the expansion of railways across Canada. In 1883 the first transcontinental railway passed through Banff, connecting to Laggan Station in Lake Louise, and eventually all the way to the west coast, helping bring British Columbia in to Canada. The railway station in Banff is a two-storey, Arts & Craft style railway station, built in 1910. Originally built for the Canadian Pacific Railway, it was declared a heritage railway station by the federal government in 1991. Today, the railway station is used by the Rocky Mountaineer and Canadian Pacific Railway, as both a scenic visitor route and critical freight route across the country.

 
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Commemorative Gear 
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The Banff Marathon online store has fantastic commemorative technical gear and swag at incredible prices! To celebrate everyone's accomplishments all technical wear is on sale at great low prices!

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Did You Know?

Aid Station #10: JB Harkin



JB Harkin - first commissioner of Canada's National Parks, formed the national parks service in 1911.  Harkin promoted conservation as well as enjoyment of the parks, encouraging visitors to experience their surroundings believing it was good for health and vitality.

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Congratulations!
  
Photos!!! What a Great Day!  
Check out the amazing Race Weekend Photo Gallery below
 


Congratulations to everyone that took part in the 2017 Banff Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K!  We've put together a photo album that captures the spirit of the weekend.  Whether you took part this year, have attended in the past or hope to check it out in the future we hope to host you next year.

It was a wonderful day filled with personal accomplishments, mountain beauty and smiling faces. Runners from 26 Countries, 41 US States, and 11 Provinces and Territories travelled in for the event - thank you for making the trip!  We hope to see you again next year for the 2018 Banff Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K.  Dates and details for the 2018 Banff Marathon are coming soon. Check www.BanffMarathon.com 
for the latest updates.

Check out some of the amazing photos that were captured during this years event!

Click here on the  PHOTO ALBUM  to view pictures 

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for more fun photos and videos!

  
99.01%
A New Waste Diversion Record!




Thank you for helping the Banff Marathon achieve its world-leading sustainability goals.  The numbers are in and.... the 2017 Banff Marathon beat out last year's record of 98.6% waste diversion to reach an incredible  99.01%  diversion rate.  After sorting almost 755lbs of materials, we sent only 7.5lbs to the landfill!  This is less than 1 bag of garbage!!!
We also reduced our overall garbage production in general by 25% compared to 2016.  This means that we are not only diverting almost all of our waste from the landfill but we are finding ways to generate less overall waste.  Thanks to the Banff Marathon Sustainability Team and SustainDriven for making this happen!  The Banff Marathon strives to be the "Greenest" Marathon on the planet - read more about our world-leading sustainability initiatives HERE

 
Interpretive Stamp Passport Contest

Winners Announced!
 


A contest was held for those participants who collected stamps on their race passport (Bib Numbers) representing the wildlife, natural and historical interpretive stations/themes of Banff National Park along the race course. Participants could then send in a picture of their bib for a chance to win amazing prizes! Here are your 2017 Banff Marathon Interpretive Stamp Passport contest winners...

Free VIP Entry in to any distance in the 2018 Banff Marathon 
Winner: Osama Tanaka
 
Banff Marathon Commemorative Clothing Package 
Winner: Kristi Devita
  
Banff National Park Commemorative Souvenirs
Winner: Matthew Whyte

Congratulations!
 
  
THANK YOU Volunteers  
 
The event could not happen without you!




A huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers that came out and volunteered on Friday, Saturday or Sunday of race weekend. The event could not happen without you and we appreciate all your hard work. We hope to see you all again next year!

 
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