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Upcoming Races


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.

  • 1st - $1,000
  • 2nd - $700
  • 3rd - $400
  • 4th - $300
  • 5th - $100


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.

  • 1st - $200
  • 2nd - $150
  • 3rd - $100


  • 1st Canadian - $1,000
  • 2nd Canadian - $750
  • 3rd Canadian - $500
  • 4th Canadian - $250


  • 1st Masters - $200
  • 2nd Masters - $150
  • 3rd Masters - $100


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.

  • 1st - $3,000
  • 2nd - $1,500
  • 3rd - $750


  • 1st Canadian - $2,500
  • 2nd Canadian - $1,500
  • 3rd Canadian - $1,000
  • 4th Canadian - $500
  • 5th Canadian - $250


  • 1st Masters (40+) - $750
  • 2nd Masters - $500
  • 3rd Masters - $250


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.

  • 1st - $1,500
  • 2nd - $1,200
  • 3rd - $900
  • 4th - $600
  • 5th - $400
  • 6th - $250
  • 7th - $150


  • 1st Masters (40+) - $300
  • 2nd Masters - $200
  • 3rd Masters - $100


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.

  • 1st - $3,000
  • 2nd - $2,000
  • 3rd - $1,000


  • 1st Canadian - $3,000
  • 2nd Canadian - $2,000
  • 3rd Canadian - $1,000
  • 4th Canadian - $500
  • 5th Canadian - $200


  • 1st Masters - $500
  • 2nd Masters - $300
  • 3rd Masters - $200


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.

  • 1st - $1,500
  • 2nd - $800
  • 3rd - $500


  • 1st Canadian - $1,500
  • 2nd Canadian - $800
  • 3rd Canadian - $500
  • 4th Canadian - $300
  • 5th Canadian - $100


  • 1st Masters - $300
  • 2nd Masters - $200
  • 3rd Masters - $100


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.

  • 1st - $2,000
  • 2nd - $1,000
  • 3rd - $400
  • 4th - $200
  • 5th - $100


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.

  • 1st - $1,550
  • 2nd - $1,050
  • 3rd - $850
  • 4th - $550


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.

  • 1st - $6,000
  • 2nd - $3,000
  • 3rd - $2,000
  • 4th - $1,500
  • 5th - $1,000
  • 6th - $700
  • 7th - $500
  • 8th - $300
  • 9th - $200
  • 10th - $100


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.

  • 1st - $20,000
  • 2nd - $12,000
  • 3rd - $8,000
  • 4th - $4,000
  • 5th - $2,000
  • 6th - $1,000
  • 7th - $500


  • 1st Canadian - $3,000
  • 2nd Canadian - $1,500
  • 3rd Canadian - $500


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.

  • 1st - $2,000
  • 2nd - $1,000
  • 3rd - $500
  • 4th - $250


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.

  • 1st - $2,500
  • 2nd - $1,250
  • 3rd - $750
  • 4th - $500


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.

  • 1st - $2,500
  • 2nd - $1,250
  • 3rd - $750
  • 4th - $500


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.

  • 1st - $2,500
  • 2nd - $1,500
  • 3rd - $750
  • 4th - $500
  • 5th - $250


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.

  • 1st - $2,000
  • 2nd - $1,500
  • 3rd - $750
  • 4th - $500
  • 5th - $250


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.

  • 1st - $5,000
  • 2nd - $3,000
  • 3rd - $1,000
  • 4th - $750
  • 5th - $500


  • 1st Quebec runner - $300


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:

  • 1st - $8,000
  • 2nd - $4,000
  • 3rd - $2,000
  • 4th - $1,000


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.

  • 1st - $2,000
  • 2nd - $1,200
  • 3rd - $800
  • 4th - $500
  • 5th - $250
  • 6th - $150
  • 7th - $100




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