Melissa's Road Race

Standing behind the starting line for Melissa's Road Race, the shared anticipation of every runner present can be felt like the heartbeat of the crowd. Swap smiles with your fellow racers as you stretch upwards towards the mountaintops and get ready to run. Since 1979, runners have come together for 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon routes through the town of Banff and surrounding trails. It's an event that locals look forward to all year long, marking the shift of seasons and the snowy days around the corner.