Kamloops Marathon

2019 TBD. From race website: “The Kamloops Marathon is under reorganization. Thompson Rivers University has led the organization of the event since 2012 and is now in search of a community organization to take the marathon to new heights. As such, a date for the 2019 Kamloops Marathon has not been set at this time.”
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Welcome to BC’s Friendliest City and Canada’s Tournament Capital! Blending energizing recreational opportunities with a culture of warm, welcoming people, Kamloops is an amazing place for any visitor to let loose and just play!

For many years, Kamloops has been synonymous with hosting first-class sporting events: a knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteer base, strong athletic showings, and a wide variety of outstanding venues. As Canada’s Tournament Capital, the city draws thousands of spectators and sporting participants each year to enjoy the world class sports facilities. We are proud to be the home of the Sport Chek Kamloops Marathon, a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. The Sport Chek Kamloops Marathon was started as a partnership between the City of Kamloops and Thompson Rivers University in 2012 and is now attracting high level quality runners from across Canada as well as a growing number of international racers.

The full marathon which is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier, starts and finishes at beautiful McArthur Island park, located on the north bank of the south Thompson River. The route takes runners along the rivers trail, a diverse and inspiring urban trail linking five different neighborhoods and communities within the City of Kamloops. Runners enjoy unique Kamloops scenery including mountains, grasslands, river valleys, sage-covered hills, cactus and impressive ponderosa pines. The route takes racers through Riverside Park, one of the jewels of the Kamloops parks system with stunning river views, mature trees, and historic sites.