(Fort McMurray, AB, April 5, 2024) – The Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon will once again hit the trails and streets of Fort McMurray as the annual event returns on September 22, 2024. Back again this year is the Run for a Reason program which allows local charity and non-profit organizations to raise funds through marathon participants.
For over a decade, runners from Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and beyond have participated in the annual marathon at the end of September. The 2023 marathon was almost fully sold out in all distance categories, showcasing the exponential growth of the event since its humble beginning as a half marathon.
“It all started as a half marathon, and thanks to the incredible support of participants, partners and the community has just continued to evolve and improve,” said Alexis Tallon, Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon organizing committee chair. “In 2022, we added a charitable element with the Run for a Reason program, and in 2023 we welcomed Inter Pipeline as our marathon partner; none of these would have been possible without the ongoing interest and support from the community in making this event an annual success!”
The 2024 Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon will take place on Sunday, September 22 at MacDonald Island Park. Participants will have the opportunity to register in the CNOOC 42.2 km, Servus Credit Union 21.1km, Higher Health 10km, WBEA 5km and SMS Equipment 3km distances. Back again in 2024 is the ever-popular CEDA Kid’s Fun Run which allows young runners to enjoy short runs on the same course as the marathon participants.
Early bird runner registration for the 2024 Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon will begin on May 1, 2024. Non-profit and charitable organizations can register to participate in the Run for a Reason program immediately.
More details on the 2024 Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon, including registration links and information on participating in fundraising through Run for a Reason, can be found at: fortmcmurraymarathon.ca
Registered charitable and non-profit organizations interested in registering as a Run for a Reason beneficiary can find more information and register at: Run for a Reason — Fort McMurray Marathon.
The Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray organizing committee would like to thank the following community partners for their commitment to the marathon this year:
· Inter Pipeline
· AlumaSafway
· CNOOC
· Servus Credit Union
· Higher Health Acupuncture & Massage Therapy
· The Wood Buffalo Environmental Association
· SMS Equipment
· CEDA
· Harvard Media’s play103.7 and 100.5 Cruz FM
Organizations and businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities at the 2024 Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon can find more information at: fortmcmurraymarathon.ca/partners
