Get ready to hit the streets at the 2024 Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon on September 22, 2024

(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

2023 Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon thanks participants and community partners

(Fort McMurray, AB, September 25, 2023) – The 2023 Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon thanks participants and community partners for supporting the event this year. This year marks the highest registration in the event to date, with almost all distances sold out prior to race day on Sunday September 24.

Since 2012, runners from Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and beyond have participated in the annual Fort McMurray Marathon at the end of September. In 2022, a new charitable element was added to the marathon experience through the Run for a Reason program which allows registered charitable organizations to sign up as fundraising beneficiaries while marathon participants have the opportunity to raise funds for their favourite registered charity. In 2023, the marathon evolved once again as long-time marathon community partner Inter Pipeline came on board as the new presenting partner.

Congratulations to the top finishers of the 2023 Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon:

CNOOC 42.2K - Men

1. Serhii Stepko

2. Raf Rzedowski

3. Adam Hussynec

CNOOC 42.2K - Women

1. Alanna McMaster

2. Tracey Manuel

3. Jenna Power

Servus Credit Union 21.1K - Men

1. Jordan McIver

2. Brayden Kijewski

3. Matt Yurkiw

Servus Credit Union 21.1K - Women

1. Caitlyn Gould

2. Sarah Bruce

3. Candice Strickland

Higher Health 10K - Men

1. Kail Sundholm

2. Erich Fediuk

3. Jacob Welsh

Higher Health 10K - Women

1. Ali Myers

2. Raynita Venter

3. Whitney Biegel

Supplement King 5K - Men

1. Noah Brown

2. Arthur Bennett

3. Ben Deneve

Supplement King 5K - Women

1. Szilvia Papp

2. Karla Alvarez

3. Christina Tuinema

SMS Equipment 3K - Men

1. Kyle Maki

2. Jeremy Ledi

3. Miles Macauley

SMS Equipment 3K - Women

1. Brandi Dorchak

2. Cecelia Macauley

3. Teeba Kourani

The Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon concluded with the fan favourite CEDA Kid’s Fun Run, with dozens of participants enjoying a fun-filled race just for kids ages 2-10.

The Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon would like to thank the following community partners:

·       Inter Pipeline

·       AlumaSafway

·       CNOOC

·       Servus Credit Union

·       CEDA

·       Higher Health

·       Supplement King

·       SMS Equipment

·       Culligan Water

·       Tridon Communications

·       Mix 103.7 and 100.5 Cruz FM

·       Accel Physical Therapy

·       Chopped Leaf

·       Second Cup

·       Save-On-Foods

The Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon would also like to thank the following local charitable organizations for participating in the Run for a Reason program:

·       APPLE Schools

·       Arts Council Wood Buffalo

·       Autism Society of the RMWB

·       Centre of Hope

·       Fort McMurray SPCA

·       Fort McMurray Junior Moose

·       Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta

·       Local HERO Foundation

·       Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre

·       The Hub Family Resource Centre

·       United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo

·       Wood Buffalo Community Foundation

·       YMCA in Wood Buffalo

The Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon would additionally like to thank the following partners who provided an enhanced experience for marathon participants on race day:

o   Accel Physical Therapy

o   Chopped Leaf

o   Save-On-Foods

o   Second Cup

o   Inter Pipeline

o   Servus Credit Union

o   APPLE Schools

o   YMCA in Wood Buffalo

o   Wood Buffalo Community Foundation

The Inter Pipeline 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).

Welcoming the Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon to the community in 2023

(Fort McMurray, AB, April 13, 2023) – The Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon Organizing Committee is delighted to welcome Inter Pipeline as the proud presenting partner of the event. Inter Pipeline, a long term marathon partner and community supporter, has come on board as the title sponsor as the event returns to the trails and streets of Fort McMurray in September, 2023.

“Inter Pipeline is proud to be the presenting partner for the Fort McMurray Marathon after being a longstanding supporter of the event,” said Breanne Oliver, Vice President, People & Stakeholder Relations. “The Wood Buffalo Region is an important community to Inter Pipeline and charitable events like the Fort McMurray Marathon perfectly align with our iCare community investment program’s focus on wellness and cultivating a stronger connection with our communities. We look forward to welcoming all participants at the race.”

For over a decade, runners from Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and beyond have participated in the annual marathon at the end of September. In 2022, the marathon introduced the “Run for a Reason” program, which allows local registered charitable organizations to sign up as fundraising beneficiaries while marathon participants have the opportunity to raise funds for their favourite registered charity. Run for a Reason is also returning in 2023 to build on the success seen in the inaugural year.

“We are so excited to welcome Inter Pipeline as the presenting partner on the marathon,” said Graig Walsh, Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo Chief Executive Officer. “The Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon has evolved from the original half marathon format to a full marathon event with a charitable component, while still maintaining the fun, family-friendly atmosphere where individual achievements are pursued and celebrated.”

The 2023 Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon will take place on Sunday, September 24 at MacDonald Island Park. Participants will have the opportunity to register in the CNOOC 42.2km, Servus Credit Union 21.1km, Higher Health 10km, Supplement King 5km and SMS Equipment 3km distances. Back again in 2023 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 registration for the 2023 Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon will begin on May 2, 2023.

More details on the 2023 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 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

Charitable organizations can register to participate until May 31, 2023.

Organizations and businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities at the 2023 Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon can find more information at: fortmcmurraymarathon.ca/partners

Marathon participants celebrate personal achievement and fundraising success at the 2022 Fort McMurray Marathon

(Fort McMurray, AB, September 26, 2022) – Thanks to the support of marathon participants, community partners, and volunteers, the 2022 Fort McMurray Marathon celebrated another successful year with over 650 participants and over $74,000 raised by marathon day for local non-profit organizations through the new “Run for a Reason” program.

Since 2012, runners from Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and beyond have participated in the annual Fort McMurray Marathon at the end of September. This year, the Fort McMurray Marathon added a new element with the Run for a Reason program. The new program allows registered charitable organizations to sign up as fundraising beneficiaries while marathon participants have the opportunity to raise funds for their favourite registered charity. Marathon participants raised $74,000 by the marathon event date on September 25, but the program remains open for donations until October 16, 2022. Those interested in donating can visit www.fortmcurraymarathon.ca to learn more about the program.

Congratulations to the top finishers of the 2022 Fort McMurray Marathon:

Inter Pipeline Full Marathon - Men

  1. Ben Jansen

  2. Wanhee Kim

  3. Serhii Stepko

Inter Pipeline Full Marathon - Women

  1. Tracey Manuel

  2. Michelle Barrett

  3. Victoria Dalk

Servus Credit Union Half Marathon - Men

  1. Mitch Bancroft

  2. Brayden Kijewski

  3. Eduard Sieber

Servus Credit Union Half Marathon - Women

  1. Sarah Bruce

  2. Breanna Dunn

  3. Katie Walker

Higher Health 10 km - Men

  1. Hermon Tekleab

  2. Raf Rzedowski

  3. Mel Benham

Higher Health 10 km - Women

  1. Thais Olivera

  2. Elizabeth Priest

  3. Sabrina Ragan

Pepsi 5km - Men

  1. Hermon Tekleab

  2. John Brown

  3. Jacob Ragan

Pepsi 5km - Women

  1. Kiera Thomas

  2. Thais Olivera

  3. Amber Golosky

SMS Equipment 3km - Men

  1. Hermon Tekleab

  2. Jamie Woods

  3. Andrew Maki

SMS Equipment 3km - Women

  1. Paige Maki

  2. Marda Muzey

  3. Eliana Solbak

The Fort McMurray Marathon concluded with the fan favourite CEDA Kid’s Fun Run, with dozens of participants enjoying a fun-filled race just for kids ages 2-10.

“This year, our marathon participants were able to not only celebrate their personal achievements but also the tremendous fundraising success of the Run for a Reason program,” said Alexis Tallon, Fort McMurray Marathon Organizing Committee Chair. “Thanks to our marathon participants, local non-profits now have more resources available to deliver their services to our region. We want to thank

our dedicated community partners, the local charitable organizations who registered to participate in the Run for a Reason program, our amazing volunteers, and all our marathon participants for another incredible year. We look forward to welcoming you again in 2023!”

The Fort McMurray Marathon would like to thank the following community partners:

  • Inter Pipeline

  • Servus Credit Union

  • Higher Health

  • Pepsi

  • SMS Equipment

  • CEDA

  • Aluma Safway

  • Tridon Communications

  • Culligan Water

  • Mix 103.7FM and 100.5 CRUZ FM

The Fort McMurray Marathon would also like to thank the following local charitable organizations for participating in the inaugural year of the Run for a Reason program:

  •  Arts Council Wood Buffalo

  •  Autism Society of the RMWB

  •  Canadian Mental Health Association of Wood Buffalo

  •  Centre of Hope

  •  Fort McMurray SPCA

  •  Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta

  •  The Hub Family Resource Centre

  •  Local HERO Foundation

  •  Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre

  •  The Salvation Army Fort McMurray

  •  SMCS Fort McMurray

  •  United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo

  •  Waypoints

  •  Wood Buffalo Animal Rescue Committee

  •  Wood Buffalo Community Foundation

  •  Wood Buffalo Regional Library

  •  YMCA of Northern Alberta

The Fort McMurray Marathon would additionally like to thank the following partners who provided an enhanced experience for marathon participants on race day:

  •  Second Cup

  •  Save On Foods

  •  The Chopped Leaf

  •  Supplement King

  •  Freshii

  •  Accel Physical Therapy

  •  To the Core Massage Therapy

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

On September 25 “Run for a Reason” at the 2022 Fort McMurray Marathon

(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