Saskatoon Running Festival 2026
- Date Sun 26th April 2026
- Location Saskatoon, SK
- Price $29.24 - $99.00
- Races 10 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2nd annual Saskatoon Running Festival on Sunday, April 26, 2026! This exciting event takes place in the beautiful city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and is the perfect way to kick off your running season. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a 5KM or 10KM run/walk and a challenging 10 Mile run, ensuring there's something for everyone. Plus, young runners can join in the fun with the Kids Dash on Saturday, April 25, where children can race across the field for a chance to win a cup filled with candy!
The festival not only promotes health and wellness but also supports the community, with all net proceeds donated to the Prairie Run Crew, an Indigenous not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging active lifestyles in First Nation communities. This year, participants can enjoy unique swag options, including a stylish reusable cup featuring the event logo, making for a fantastic keepsake. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of running, community, and personal achievement—mark your calendars and be part of the excitement in Saskatoon!
The festival not only promotes health and wellness but also supports the community, with all net proceeds donated to the Prairie Run Crew, an Indigenous not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging active lifestyles in First Nation communities. This year, participants can enjoy unique swag options, including a stylish reusable cup featuring the event logo, making for a fantastic keepsake. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of running, community, and personal achievement—mark your calendars and be part of the excitement in Saskatoon!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the 2nd annual Saskatoon Running Festival - presented by Craven SPORT Services.
Join us the weekend of April 25-26 for the perfect start to your running season with several distances - plus a Kids Dash and free activities to help you become a better runner.
You also get to choose your own swag this year - OR choose the Green Bib option, which declines all swag in return for providing more money to help our community. All net proceeds from this year’s Festival are donated to Prairie Run Crew - an Indigenous not-for-profit organization that visits First Nation communities to promote a healthy/active lifestyle.
Distances/Swag/Prices: all distances on Sunday, April 26, except the Kids Dash5KM or 10KM run/walk with t-shirt: $59.50 special early-bird price BEFORE Race Roster fees/tax10 Mile run with t-shirt: 79.50 special early-bird price BEFORE Race Roster fees/tax
5KM or 10KM run/walk with hoodie: $69.50 special early-bird price BEFORE Race Roster fees/tax10 Mile run with hoodie: $89.50 special early-bird price BEFORE Race Roster fees/tax
5KM or 10KM run/walk Green Bib: $59.50 special early-bird price BEFORE Race Roster fees/tax10 Mile run Green Bib: $79.50 special early-bird price BEFORE Race Roster fees/tax
Kids Dash (under 12) with t-shirt on Saturday, April 25: $25 (limited to 40 Kids running on SMF Field!)Kids under 5 will travel 30 yards (or less) and meet their parent(s) at the finish line on the fieldKids under 7 will travel 40 yards and will meet their parents near mid-fieldKids under 12 will run the entire field and meet their parents at the south goal line
Due to the unique logo this year - which doesn’t easily lend itself to a medal - there is not a finisher medal. INSTEAD, each participant will receive a metal re-useable cup at the finish line with the event logo. It looks sharp!! It’s a keepsake you can use at home or place on your desk to remember the journey!
For the Kids Dash, each finisher receives the cup FULL of candy!!
KEY DETAILS: January 30: Registration opens at 8 a.m.
April 25:8 a.m. - Shake-out run 30-mins at Gordie Howe Sports Complex (FREE)8:30 a.m. - Package pick-up opens at SMF Field Clubhouse (second floor hall)Throughout morning - seminars from Craven SPORT Services on how to improve as a runner (FREE)All seminars in the second-floor hall at SMF Field11 a.m. - Kids Dash on SMF Field1 p.m. - Yoga (FREE)Yoga class in the second-floor hall at SMF FieldWill be limited to those who sign-up for yoga classSign-up will be made available in early April via e-blast to all those registered2 p.m. - Package pick-up closes
April 26:8 a.m. - package pick-up at start line ONLY for those traveling from out-of-town9 a.m. - Start for the 5KM, 10KM and 10 Mile in wavesStart/Finish Line: Gordie Howe Sports Complex (SMF Field parking lot)
*There are NO refunds.
Join us the weekend of April 25-26 for the perfect start to your running season with several distances - plus a Kids Dash and free activities to help you become a better runner.
You also get to choose your own swag this year - OR choose the Green Bib option, which declines all swag in return for providing more money to help our community. All net proceeds from this year’s Festival are donated to Prairie Run Crew - an Indigenous not-for-profit organization that visits First Nation communities to promote a healthy/active lifestyle.
Distances/Swag/Prices: all distances on Sunday, April 26, except the Kids Dash5KM or 10KM run/walk with t-shirt: $59.50 special early-bird price BEFORE Race Roster fees/tax10 Mile run with t-shirt: 79.50 special early-bird price BEFORE Race Roster fees/tax
5KM or 10KM run/walk with hoodie: $69.50 special early-bird price BEFORE Race Roster fees/tax10 Mile run with hoodie: $89.50 special early-bird price BEFORE Race Roster fees/tax
5KM or 10KM run/walk Green Bib: $59.50 special early-bird price BEFORE Race Roster fees/tax10 Mile run Green Bib: $79.50 special early-bird price BEFORE Race Roster fees/tax
Kids Dash (under 12) with t-shirt on Saturday, April 25: $25 (limited to 40 Kids running on SMF Field!)Kids under 5 will travel 30 yards (or less) and meet their parent(s) at the finish line on the fieldKids under 7 will travel 40 yards and will meet their parents near mid-fieldKids under 12 will run the entire field and meet their parents at the south goal line
Due to the unique logo this year - which doesn’t easily lend itself to a medal - there is not a finisher medal. INSTEAD, each participant will receive a metal re-useable cup at the finish line with the event logo. It looks sharp!! It’s a keepsake you can use at home or place on your desk to remember the journey!
For the Kids Dash, each finisher receives the cup FULL of candy!!
KEY DETAILS: January 30: Registration opens at 8 a.m.
April 25:8 a.m. - Shake-out run 30-mins at Gordie Howe Sports Complex (FREE)8:30 a.m. - Package pick-up opens at SMF Field Clubhouse (second floor hall)Throughout morning - seminars from Craven SPORT Services on how to improve as a runner (FREE)All seminars in the second-floor hall at SMF Field11 a.m. - Kids Dash on SMF Field1 p.m. - Yoga (FREE)Yoga class in the second-floor hall at SMF FieldWill be limited to those who sign-up for yoga classSign-up will be made available in early April via e-blast to all those registered2 p.m. - Package pick-up closes
April 26:8 a.m. - package pick-up at start line ONLY for those traveling from out-of-town9 a.m. - Start for the 5KM, 10KM and 10 Mile in wavesStart/Finish Line: Gordie Howe Sports Complex (SMF Field parking lot)
*There are NO refunds.
Races
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5KM Run/Walk - With T-Shirt
$66.56
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10KM Run/Walk - With T-Shirt
$66.56
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10 Mile Run - With T-Shirt
$88.19
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5KM Run/Walk - With Hoodie
$77.37
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10KM Run/Walk - With Hoodie
$77.37
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5KM GREEN BIB (No Swag)
$66.56
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10KM GREEN BIB (No Swag)
$66.56
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10 Mile GREEN BIB (No Swag)
$88.19
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10 Mile Run - With Hoodie
$99.00
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Kids Dash (Under 12)
$29.24
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Location
Gordie Howe Sports Complex (Event Centre), Avenue P South, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Saskatoon Running Festival 2026