First-Half - Vancouver, BC - February 6, 2026
The First-Half Half-Marathon is the first race in the Athletics Canada Road Race Label Series. It will be held in Vancouver on February 6, 2025. The race will offer $5,000 to the first five runners.
Under Armour Toronto 10K - Toronto, ON - April 18, 2026
The second race of the Athletics Canada Road Race Label Series will be the Under Armour Toronto 10K on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Over $5,000 will be offered to top finishers.
Vancouver Sun Run - Vancouver, BC - April 19, 2026
This classic 10K race, which has been held for over 40 years, will be the third race of the Athletics Canada Series. It will be held in Vancouver on April 16, 2026. Runners will be able to compete for $25,000 in prize money, including in the overall, Canadian, and Masters categories.
Run to Empower - Ottawa, ON - May 2, 2026
Although Run to Empower is open to all runners, there is a performance 5K race component for women only, i.e. Ottawa's Fastest Women 5K. In that component, the female winners will share over $5,000 in prize money.
BMO Vancouver International Marathon - Vancouver, BC - May 3, 2026
The fifth race of the Athletics Canada Road Race Label Series returns to Vancouver for the BMO Vancouver International Marathon on May 3, 2026. The race will distribute over $25,000 in prize money.
BMO Vancouver International Half-Marathon - Vancouver, BC - May 3, 2026
In conjunction with the BMO Vancouver International Marathon on May 3, 2026, there will also be a half-marathon race. The race will distribute over $10,000 in prize money.
5km route La Clinique du Coureur - Lac-Beauport, QC - May 9, 2026
This fast 5K race, hosted by La Clinique du Coureur in Lac-Beauport, Quebec, will be held on May 9, 2026. The prize money will be over $7,000.
Fredericton Marathon 5K - Fredericton, NB - May 9, 2026
While people will be racing a 5K in Quebec, runners in the East will have the opportunity to race the Fredericton Marathon 5K. The race will offer $8,000 to top runners.
Canadian 10K Championships - Ottawa, ON - May 23, 2026
The Otto's Ottawa 10K race will, once again, host the Canadian 10K Championships in 2026. The race will be held on May 23, 2026. The prize money structure has not been determined yet for 2026, but based on 2025, over $30,000 will be distributed to the top 10 Canadian female and male finishers.
Tartan Ottawa International Marathon - Ottawa, ON - May 24, 2026
Following the Canadian 10K Championships, Ottawa will host the Tartan Ottawa International Marathon on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The race, which attracts top international runners, will offer a purse of $105,000, with part of those funds for Canadians only.
Canada Life Forest City Road Races Half-Marathon - London, ON - June 7, 2026
The 11th race in the Athletics Canada Road Race Label Series is the Canada Life Forest City Road Races Half-Marathon on June 7, 2026, in London, ON. Prize money totalling $7,500 will be available for the top four male and female runners.
Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Marathon - Winnipeg, MB - June 21, 2026
Winnipeg will host the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Marathon on June 21, 2026. This race will offer up to $10,000 for elite athletes.
Runkeeper Manitoba Half-Marathon - Winnipeg, MB - June 21, 2026
On the same day as the marathon, a Half-Marathon will be held. The prize money will also be up to $10,000.
Canadian Half-Marathon Championships - Edmonton, AB - August 16, 2026
The Healthcare Solutions Edmonton Half-Marathon will host the Canadian Half-Marathon Championships on August 16, 2026. $11,000 will be available exclusively for the top 5 female and male Canadian finishers. This is on top of the $3,500 available for the open half-marathon.
Canadian 5K Championships - Montreal, QC - October 10, 2026
The Sports Experts 5K will once again host the Canadian 5K Championships in 2026. The race will be held on October 10, 2026, which is 3 weeks later than in 2025. $10,000 will be available for the top 5 female and male Canadian runners. Bonuses of $1,000 are also available for breaking the Quebec or Canadian 5K record.
Marathon Beneva de Montreal - Montreal, QC - October 11, 2026
Following the Canadian 5K Championships, Montreal will host the Marathon Beneva de Montréal. Elite runners will have the opportunity to race for over $20,000 in prize money.
Canadian Marathon Championships - Toronto, ON - October 18, 2026
The TSC Toronto Waterfront Marathon will host the 2026 Canadian Marathon Championships in Toronto on October 18, 2026. The race will distribute $30,000 to the top Canadian winners on top of their potential winning overall. The following prizes will be awarded to the top Canadians:
Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope Mizuno Elite 5K - Hamilton, ON - October 31, 2026
The 18th and last race of the Athletics Canada Road Race Label Series will be the Mizuno Elite 5K in Hamilton, ON, on Halloween Day. A cash purse of $10,000 will be available for top runners.
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