Canada Day Run & Walk

Gopher Attack 2026 - Sunday, April 26th - 20 Years & Running!

Presented by Sask Lotteries

Gopher Attack is an early spring Boston Qualifier marathon with a flat and fast course. The marathon course winds through the scenic Wascana Park and the University of Regina campus. It is a 21.1 km loop certified by Athletics Canada. Participants who meet the Boston Marathon qualifying times will be eligible to enter the Boston Marathon in the following year. For 2026 there will be four distances - Marathon, Half-marathon, 10km and 5km. The start is in front of the Queen Building, 100 Navy Way, in Wascana Park, Regina, Saskatchewan. As well, for those that won't be able to make it on race day, there is a virtual event with five distances... registration for the virtual race gets you entered for all five distances, including the special 20km distance for 2026... run one or run them all. Virtual runners will have from April 26 to May 31 to complete their distances.

In-person finishers & virtual participants will receive a unique 20th Anniversary medal... in-person participants will receive a unique 20th Anniversary swag item and will be eligible for a number of random draws!

Race start times: 8:00 Marathon and Half Marathon / 8:30 10km and 5 km

Race Packet Pickup: Saturday 1:00-5:30 Queen Building 100 Navy Way; Sunday, 7:00 am Queen Building (please try & pickup on Saturday if possible as it will be busy pre-race.); Virtual event participants will receive by mail.

Marathon Matters club members receive a discount of $10 plus the Race Roster fee! If you're not currently a member you have the opportunity to purchase a membership for only $12.82 during the registration process.

The race is included as a qualifying race for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group rankings and championship.

Need a hotel room for race weekend? Double Tree by Hilton has set aside a block of rooms till Tuesday, March 31 at the preferred rate of $129 for Gopher Attack runners (nights of April 24, 25 & 26):

• Short walk/drive to start/finish

• 4 Star Hotel

• King or 2 Queen sized beds

• Includes free indoor parking

• Includes free breakfast for registered guests

To access this offer online go to:

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/yqrccdt-94j-310b94b8-bbd1-4706-af23-aadc66f2b4f8/

Reservations can also be made by calling the hotel directly at:

306-525-6767 and press option #2

Reference: Gopher Attack Marathon 2026

Quote Code: 94J

Book By: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The event is a fundraiser for the MS Society of Canada and hosted by Marathon Matters Running Club.

🌸 The Royal Road Race returns for 2026! 🌸 In 2026, the Royal Road Race is back as Saskatchewan's premier race to celebrate Mother's Day weekend! As always, it will provide a unique opportunity to run within Canada's RCMP Training Academy in Regina, Saskatchewan. Come and be a part of this special edition of the Royal Road Race! This year’s edition brings even more excitement with the all-new 3K Family Run, joining the existing 1K Mini Mountie, 5K, and 10K events, along with the honor of hosting the 2026 Saskatchewan Provincial 5km Road Championships — featuring age groups for U20, Senior 20–34, Masters 35–39, 40–44, 45–49 and beyond! In recognition of women on Mother’s Day weekend, we are awarding all 2026 race finishers in the 5km and 10km events with a new exciting product from Hillberg & Berk! The Jaleta Pacers and RCMP encourage you to run the race and honour yourself, or honour a special person by gifting your finishing prize on Mother’s Day weekend. The earrings feature hand-set c

rystals with a Hillberg & Berk printed silver cap and are available at the race finish line. And to honour those that strive to excel, the guaranteed prize purse for the Royal Road Race 2026 will total $4000.00! *Registration for the 5km and 10km events includes * Breakfast buffet * Hillberg & Berk earrings * Finishers medal *The 3km Family Run and Mini-Mountie event registration includes * Breakfast buffet * Finishers medal If you have any questions, please contact me at: jpacers@accesscomm.ca Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable celebration of community, fitness, and fun. Register early and make this Mother’s Day weekend truly special! 💐🏃‍♀️🏅 Ted Jaleta Race Director

Run/Walk/Ruck for Mental Wellness- June 6, 2026

PRESENTED BY

Run

5K - 15K - 21.1K

Walk

5K - 15K

Ruck

5K - 15K

Virtual

All events can also be completed virtually

The Run, Walk & Ruck for Mental Wellness is raising funds to support organizations focused on the mental health challenges faced by so many today.

We are partnering with the following local charities that focus on providing mental health support and programs in our communities. We encourage you, if you are able, to support these worthy causes.

• Canadian Mental Health Association

Race Fees Include:

Locally Designed Short Sleeve Technical Running Shirt

Locally Designed Run, Walk & Ruck for Mental Wellness Finishers Medal by Sticks and Doodles

Chip Timing for In-Person Event

Free, professional race photos taken by Marathon-Photos.com - downloadable post race

Opportunity to fundraise in support of vital local mental health initiatives

Online leaderboard to track Virtual Race Results

Virtual registrations have access to all 7 virtual races (7 races-one price)

In-person registrations have access to all 7 virtual races, in addition to in-person event (8 races-one price)

All Registration fees are Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable

Welcome to Saskatchewan's only 24 hour run! The Canada Goose Ultra is a timed and mainly self supported event that welcomes everyone and anyone looking to expand past their endurance running comfort zones. Come on out and surprise yourself with what you can accomplish when you're surrounded by other runners, volunteers and spectators cheering you on.

New and seasoned ultra runners are welcome to push their personal limits and see what they can complete in 6, 12 or 24 hour time frames around a 4 km loop of Wascana Lake.

• Choose the 6-hour event for a no-pressure introduction to ultra running.

• Choose the 12-hour event if you have a distance goal or have never pushed that time on your feet before.

• Choose the 24-hour event for runners trying their own personal limits.

All finishers earn a custom medal.

If you beat your own personal longest distance, you win a custom swag item. If you complete at least 100 km, you'll earn a belt buckle!

The course is a flat, 4km loop on a paved route through a beautiful urban park.

No refunds, transfers or deferrals.

Marathon Matters members receive a $10 discount.

Route will be as followed, but may be subject to change based on any construction at the time of the event. The exact 4 km course will be confirmed closer to the event.

Route: https://onthegomap.com/?route=019bf725-9b15-71a2-80ec-5146871a5d8b&context=share

When?

Saturday June 27th, 2026

• 24 hour - 7:00am

• 12 hour - 8:00am

• 06 hour - 9:00am

Where?

Wascana Park - Marina, Regina, Saskatchewan

Start/Finish is in the Marina Parking Lot

Race Bib Pickup:

Check in 30 minutes before your race start. There will be a pre-race talk before each race start.

All participants receive a medal. Runners who achieve their personal longest distance ever will receive a special award. Runners will earn a belt buckle for reaching 100km.