Saskatoon Ekiden
- Date Sun 17th August 2025
- Location Saskatoon, SK
- Price $18.43
- Races 5 races
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of teamwork and excitement at the Saskatoon Ekiden, taking place on Sunday, August 17, 2025! Set against the stunning backdrop of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, this unique relay event invites you to gather two friends to form a team of three and take on the challenge along the scenic Meewasin Trail System.
The Ekiden consists of three relay legs, featuring distances of 10.0 km, 10.0 km, and a final 5.3 km leg, giving each participant a chance to shine. The race will kick off at 10:00 a.m. from the north end of Gabriel Dumont Park, where you can soak in the vibrant atmosphere and show off your creative costumes! With an entry fee of just $15.00 per runner (or $45.00 for the team), this eco-friendly event is designed to minimize costs and environmental impact, so there will be no T-shirts or medals, just pure running fun. Enjoy snacks, refreshments, and coffee post-race, along with the chance to win gift certificate prizes for the top teams. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to race, bond, and celebrate the spirit of running!
The Ekiden consists of three relay legs, featuring distances of 10.0 km, 10.0 km, and a final 5.3 km leg, giving each participant a chance to shine. The race will kick off at 10:00 a.m. from the north end of Gabriel Dumont Park, where you can soak in the vibrant atmosphere and show off your creative costumes! With an entry fee of just $15.00 per runner (or $45.00 for the team), this eco-friendly event is designed to minimize costs and environmental impact, so there will be no T-shirts or medals, just pure running fun. Enjoy snacks, refreshments, and coffee post-race, along with the chance to win gift certificate prizes for the top teams. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to race, bond, and celebrate the spirit of running!
Organiser's Description
Presented by the Saskatoon Road Runners Association. It's our version of the Ekiden Relay. Sunday, August 17, starting at the north end of Gabriel Dumont Park (off Saskatchewan Crescent). A three person relay along the Meewasin Trail System in Saskatoon.
Grab two of your running buddies and make your team of three. Costumes are encouraged! Entry Fee is $15.00 per runner making the team entry $45.00 (Plus additional processing fees and taxes). SRRA members receive a $5.00 discount with the members promotion code.This is a green no-frills event. To keep costs and our impact on the environment low, there will be no T-shirts or medals offered for this event.No refunds.The event consists of three relay legs. 10.0 km, 10.0 km, and 5.3 kmTo register a team: Enter each runner individually and use the team designation (enter your team name) to identify your team.The relay starts at 10:00 a.m. just south of the washroom building in Gabriel Dumont Park.The First 10 km leg runs south from the Gabriel Dumont Park washroom area along the Meewasin Trail System to the Gordie Howe Bridge Pedway. Runners will cross the river to a water station and then continue north along the Meewasin Trail to the turnaround located near the Riversdale Pool near the north end of the Water Treatment Plant. Runners will return via the same route.The Second 10 km leg runs south from the Gabriel Dumont Park washroom area along the Meewasin Trail System to the Gordie Howe Bridge Pedway. Runners will cross the river to the water station and then continue west along the Circle Drive Trail to the turnaround point near Schuyler Street. Runners return via the same route.The 5.3 km leg runs south from the Gabriel Dumont Park washroom area along the Meewasin Trail System to the Gordie Howe Bridge pedway. Runners will cross the river and turn around at the water station. Runners return via the same route.Snacks, refreshments, and coffee provided. Gift Certificate prizes for winning teams.
Grab two of your running buddies and make your team of three. Costumes are encouraged! Entry Fee is $15.00 per runner making the team entry $45.00 (Plus additional processing fees and taxes). SRRA members receive a $5.00 discount with the members promotion code.This is a green no-frills event. To keep costs and our impact on the environment low, there will be no T-shirts or medals offered for this event.No refunds.The event consists of three relay legs. 10.0 km, 10.0 km, and 5.3 kmTo register a team: Enter each runner individually and use the team designation (enter your team name) to identify your team.The relay starts at 10:00 a.m. just south of the washroom building in Gabriel Dumont Park.The First 10 km leg runs south from the Gabriel Dumont Park washroom area along the Meewasin Trail System to the Gordie Howe Bridge Pedway. Runners will cross the river to a water station and then continue north along the Meewasin Trail to the turnaround located near the Riversdale Pool near the north end of the Water Treatment Plant. Runners will return via the same route.The Second 10 km leg runs south from the Gabriel Dumont Park washroom area along the Meewasin Trail System to the Gordie Howe Bridge Pedway. Runners will cross the river to the water station and then continue west along the Circle Drive Trail to the turnaround point near Schuyler Street. Runners return via the same route.The 5.3 km leg runs south from the Gabriel Dumont Park washroom area along the Meewasin Trail System to the Gordie Howe Bridge pedway. Runners will cross the river and turn around at the water station. Runners return via the same route.Snacks, refreshments, and coffee provided. Gift Certificate prizes for winning teams.
Saskatoon Ekiden