2021 Fort McMurray Marathon delivers hybrid event with over 600 participants

(Fort McMurray, AB, September 27, 2021) – Thanks to the support of marathon participants, community partners, and volunteers, the 2021 Fort McMurray Marathon celebrated an exciting in-person marathon event on Sunday, September 26, as well as the conclusion of the virtual marathon held from September 11-24.

Since 2012, runners from Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and beyond have participated in the annual Fort McMurray Marathon at the end of September. In 2020, the event was cancelled due to COVID-19 provincial restrictions; in 2021, the race was delivered as a hybrid event with an in-person race day on September 26 or an opportunity to participate in a virtual run from September 11-24.

Over 600 enthusiastic marathon participants took part in either the virtual or in-person marathon event this year.

Congratulations to the top finishers of the 2021 Fort McMurray Marathon:

Pepsi Full Marathon - Men

1. Abram Meagher

2. Jody Raczynski

3. John Brown

Pepsi Full Marathon - Women

1. Alanna McMaster

2. Leanne McAmmond

3. Jenna Power

Pepsi Half Marathon - Men

1. Conrad Drover

2. Andrew Tiessen

3. Adam Hussynec

Pepsi Half Marathon - Women

1. Teresa Horsley

2. Raynita Venter

3. Lindsay Pike

Pepsi 10 km - Men

1. Jonathan Gillies

2. Greg Fuhr

3. Brent Lawson

Pepsi 10 km - Women

1. Laurie Kemp

2. Jennifer Tu

3. Sabrina Ragan

Inter Pipeline 5km - Men

1. Jacob Ragan

2. Andrew Benty

3. Kale Maki

Inter Pipeline 5km - Women

1. Norah Horsley

2. Meredith Pratt

3. Dinah MacAulay

Inter Pipeline 3km - Men

1. Jamie Woods

2. Carson Holstein

3. Shivanta Sarkar

Inter Pipeline 3km - Women

1. Paige Maki

2. Kahnle Shopland

3. Macie Power

The in-person race day concluded with the fan favourite Syncrude Kid’s Fun Run, with dozens of participants enjoying a fun-filled race just for kids ages 2-10.

“During a challenging period in our community and across the world, delivering this event to our dedicated past marathon participants, as well as new runners, was so important to our team,” said Alexis Tallon, Fort McMurray Marathon Organizing Committee Chair. “Through an event that was safe, fun and committed to the concept of achieving your personal best, we hope we created a hybrid marathon experience that captured every enjoyable element of past Fort McMurray marathons. We are so excited to deliver this event again in 2022, and are grateful for the support of our participants, community partners, and volunteers this year.”

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

• Pepsi

• Inter Pipeline

• Syncrude

• AlumaSafway

• Tridon Communications

• Culligan Water

• Accel Physical Therapy

• Supplement King

• Freshii

• Chopped Leaf

• Save On Foods

• Mix 103.7FM and 100.5 CRUZ FM

• Wood Buffalo Regional Library

• Wood Buffalo Food Bank

• Acden

• United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo

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

2021 Fort McMurray Marathon welcomes presenting partners

(Fort McMurray, AB, August 31, 2021) – The Fort McMurray Marathon Organizing Committee is pleased to welcome several presenting partners to the 2021 Fort McMurray Marathon.

Since 2012, runners from Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and beyond have participated in the annual Fort McMurray Marathon at the end of September. In 2020, the event was cancelled due to COVID-19 provincial restrictions; in 2021, the race will be presented as a hybrid event with an in-person race day on September 26, 2021 or an opportunity to participate in a virtual run from September 11-24, 2021.

The 2021 Fort McMurray Marathon is welcoming the following presenting partners on board this year:

• Pepsi – Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K

• Inter Pipeline - 5K and 3K

• Syncrude – Kid’s Fun Run

 “We are so grateful to our Fort McMurray Marathon presenting partners for joining us for the event this year,” said Alexis Tallon, Fort McMurray Marathon Organizing Committee Chair. She added: “We are seeing tremendous excitement as we prepare to welcome our race participants, and the support of all of our partners ensures we can provide a great experience!”

In addition, the Fort McMurray Marathon thanks Culligan Water, Harvard Broadcasting, and AlumaSafway for their support of the event this year.

 Participants can register now for the Pepsi Marathon, Pepsi Half Marathon, Pepsi 10k, Inter Pipeline 5k and Inter Pipeline 3k.

 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).

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact: sponsorship@rrcwb.ca

Registration for the 2021 Fort McMurray Marathon is available at: fortmcmurraymarathon.ca

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For more information, please contact: communications@rrcwb.ca

2021 Fort McMurray Marathon to deliver hybrid event with option for virtual or in-person participation

(Fort McMurray, AB, June 14 2021) – The Fort McMurray Marathon Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that the 2021 Fort McMurray Marathon will be presented as a hybrid event this year, with options for virtual or in-person participation.

Since 2012, runners from Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and beyond have participated in the annual Fort McMurray Marathon at the end of September. In 2020, the event was cancelled due to COVID-19 provincial restrictions; in 2021, the race will be presented as a hybrid event with an in-person race day on September 26, 2021 or an opportunity to participate in a virtual run from September 11-24, 2021.

“This change is similar to many other Canadian marathons, which have also moved to a hybrid format to provide runners with options for participation and ensure their needs and comfort levels are met, while still providing the opportunity to enjoy the marathon experience and push for personal achievement goals,” said Alexis Tallon, Fort McMurray Marathon Organizing Committee Chair. She added: “While the 2021 Fort McMurray Marathon experience might be different from past years, it honours the history and legacy of a local race that has continued to grow and push for improvement, much like the many participants who have embraced the event on an annual basis.”

Participants will have the opportunity to register and participate in the full marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and 3k distances. At the current time, the Organizing Committee is also planning to host the ever-popular and fan favourite Kid’s Fun Run as an in-person event on race day (September 26).

“The Fort McMurray Marathon has a proud history of encouraging participants to strive for their goals and push for excellence. The Marathon also recognizes the important link between physical and mental well-being, and particularly how physical activity has allowed individuals to cope with the challenges we have faced during the past two years,” said Tallon. “We hope both past and new race participants will join us for the run in 2021!” 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).

Registration for the 2021 Fort McMurray Marathon will open on June 18, 2021.

2019 Fort McMurray Marathon Top Finishers

Congratulations to all of the participants at 2019 Fort McMurray Marathon! In 2019 the Fort McMurray Marathon saw its largest number of participants to date. Full results can be viewed here: https://west.sportstats.ca/

Special congrats to all of the top finishers:

ATB Marathon

-Male-

1) Yusheng Ni

2) Andre Lefebvre

3) Daniel Elsdon

-Female-

1) Leanne Mcammond

2) Terri Sundholm

3) Jenna Power

ATB Half Marathon

-Male-

1) Brian Decker

2) Conrad Drover

3) Bryan Adams

-Female-

1) Kathryn Chehowy

2) Brittany MacKinnon

3) Erin Hibbitts

ATB 10k

-Male-

1) Eduard Sieber

2) Beyene H-Leul

3) Brian Walsh

-Female-

1) Katelyn Boilard

2) Sid Khanye

3) Lily Sundholm

Noral Toyota 5 K

-Male-

1) Bernadine Otieno

2) Kareem Porter

3) George McCombe

-Female-

1) Tula Sundholm

2) Dinah Macaulay

3) Brandi Dorchak

Inter Pipeline 3 K

-Male-

1) Iman Akhbarizadeh

2) Dave Maki

3) Zayne Hinkson

-Female-

1) Devi Asmawati

2) Josie Decker

3) Emma Schedlosky

This event was made possible by the continued support of the following sponsors: ATB Financial, Inter Pipeline, Noral Toyota, AlumaSafway, Culligan Water, Tridon Communications, Clearwater Physical Therapy, Endurance Tap, Billboard Direct, Herc Rentals, Martin Deerline, Harvard Broadcasting - Mix 103.7FM, Accel Physical Therapy, Save On Foods, Supplement King, and Freshii.

Time is running out for 2019 Fort McMurray Marathon general registration

Race day is just around the corner and now is the time to register; Fort McMurray Marathon general registration is closing August 31 with late registration opening September 1.

Runners have the option to register for one of six race distances, including the ATB Financial Marathon (42.2km), ATB Financial Half Marathon (21.1km), ATB Financial 10km, Noral Toyota 5km, Inter Pipeline 3km and the Inter Pipeline Kid’s Fun Run.

The Organizing Committee is also looking for volunteers for a variety of roles including the Race Team Crew and Island Crew. For more information on volunteer opportunities visit fortmcmurraymarathon.ca/volunteer.

All runners are invited to the Fort McMurray Marathon Runner’s Social on Saturday, September 14. Enjoy a healthy pre-race dinner, meet fellow runners, pick up race packages and ask pre-race questions. The Runner’s Social is $15 for race participants and $20 for guests of race participants.

For more information on route maps, race distances, registration deadlines, event updates, volunteer needs and partnership opportunities please visit FortMcmurrayMarathon.ca. The Organizing Committee would like to recognize Harvard Broadcasting - Mix 103.7FM, AlumaSafway, Clearwater Physical Therapy, Endurance Tap, Billboard Direct, ATB Financial, Noral Toyota, Inter Pipeline, Hecs Rentals, Accel Physical Therapy and Culligan Water for their support of this annual event.