(Fort McMurray, AB, April 25, 2022) – The Fort McMurray Marathon Organizing Committee is delighted to announce that the 2022 Fort McMurray Marathon will take place on Sunday September 25 and includes an exciting new charity fundraising element called “Run for a Reason”.
For almost a decade, runners from Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and beyond have participated in the annual Fort McMurray Marathon at the end of September. In 2021, the race was presented as a hybrid event and saw tremendous success with over 600 participants. This year the Fort McMurray Marathon’s new “Run for a Reason” program will allow registered charitable organizations to sign up as fundraising beneficiaries while marathon participants will have the opportunity to raise funds for their favourite registered charity.
“The Fort McMurray Marathon began as a half-marathon event and has continued to evolve over time just as our community has,” said Alexis Tallon, Fort McMurray Marathon Organizing Committee Chair. She added: “The Run for a Reason program is another evolution in the history of the marathon. The program adds a charitable element similar to marathons in other communities, providing a new opportunity to collaborate with community partners and registered charities after a difficult period in our community where many organizations have struggled with fundraising.”
Participants will have the opportunity to register in the Inter Pipeline Full Marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and SMS Equipment 3k distances. Back again in 2022 is the ever-popular Kid’s Fun Run which allows young runners to enjoy short runs on the same course as the marathon participants. Local registered charitable organizations already registered to participate in the 2022 Fort McMurray Marathon as Run for a Reason beneficiaries include Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta, Wood Buffalo Animal Rescue, Local Hero Foundation, Fort McMurray SPCA and Arts Council Wood Buffalo.
“The Fort McMurray Marathon has a proud history of encouraging participants to strive for their goals and push for excellence. This year they have another reason to run as they raise funds for their favourite local registered charities,” said Tallon. “We are excited to welcome our registered charity partners, community partners, and of course our marathon participants back for this year’s event!
Early bird registration for the 2022 Fort McMurray Marathon will begin on May 2, 2022.
More details on the 2022 Fort McMurray Marathon, including registration links and information on participating in fundraising through Run for a Reason, can be found at: fortmcmurraymarathon.ca/reason
Registered charitable organizations interested in registering as a Run for a Reason beneficiary can find more information and register at: 2022 — Fort McMurray Marathon — Run for a Reason
Organizations and businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities at the 2022 Fort McMurray Marathon can find more information at: fortmcmurraymarathon.ca/partners
The Fort McMurray Marathon is presented through a partnership between the Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo (RRCWB) and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB).
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For more information, please contact: communications@rrcwb.ca
