BANFF RUNNING EVENTS - EARLY BIRD DEADLINE
Low Prices End Tuesday; Set your 2020 Goals

Include beautiful Banff National Park in your 2020 fitness goals. Prices jump on January 1st - now is the time to confirm your spot! Both events are over 75% sold and will sell out soon. The award-winning Banff Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K offers a stunning tour of Canada's first National Park this June. And one of Canada's classic and most-loved events, Melissa's Road Race, will again be hosting runners for a fun September weekend in Banff. See below for more information on each event and read a great article on motivational strategies for the new year - that work!
MELISSA'S ROAD RACE

The Tradition Continues. Melissa’s Road Race is one of Canada’s most historic and popular running events and takes place on Saturday, September 26 th , 2020. Melissa’s features a 5k, 10k and Half Marathon on sensationally scenic routes in and around Banff National Park and routinely sells out. Since 1979, Melissa’s has been described as a colourful display of sport and fun in Banff National Park - famous for its entertainment along the course, contagious spirit, post-run party and long-sleeved commemorative running shirt featuring local art. Melissa’s has received multiple awards as Alberta’s Best Road Race and is a longstanding tradition in Banff.

BANFF MARATHON, HALF & 10K

This Award Winning event offers one of the planets’ most incredible and beautiful running experiences, all in Canada's first National Park. The number of entries are limited so an early sell-out is expected. The event also features many “Marathon Festival” weekend activities including the Health and Fitness Expo, Free Kids Run, Antique Car Show, Banff Park Museum and all of the beauty and activities that Banff National Park has to offer.

Check out the cool video for the Banff Marathon

10 Motivational Tips for 2020

It’s that time of year. The fall has passed us by quickly and the hectic holiday season is upon us. It is the perfect time for a personal reset and to start looking forward to the new year. What will this new year bring? Well there is a pretty good chance that you have some fitness plans in mind but how is our motivation level right now? And as importantly, how can we keep that motivation? Here are 10 great methods to keep your motivation high and make you successful in the new year...