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First Responders Half Marathon - Saskatoon

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

calendar_today 18 Oct, 2026

About the Event

Run with purpose along the serene banks of the South Saskatchewan River at the First Responders Half Marathon - Saskatoon on Sunday 18th October 2026. This meaningful event invites you to honor and support the brave first responders in our communities while challenging yourself on the beautiful, paved trails of the Meewasin Valley system. Choose your distance from a half marathon, 10km, 5km, or a 1km family fun run, each sharing a day dedicated to camaraderie, health, and raising vital funds for first responder mental health through OSI-CAN. More than just a race, it's a powerful expression of community solidarity, where every stride contributes to awareness and essential peer support services for those who protect us. Experience a uniquely uplifting atmosphere that blends personal achievement with profound collective gratitude, all within the stunning natural beauty of one of Canada's most scenic urban parklands. Lace up for a run that truly matters, where your finish line effort supports the heroes on our front lines.

Races Offered

10k

Oct 19, 2025

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1k

Oct 19, 2025

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21k

Oct 19, 2025

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5k

Oct 19, 2025

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Saskatoon.

thermostat Temperature

1.6° / 11.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

-3.1° / 6.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 28m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

14.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:34

nightlight Sunset

18:10

About Saskatoon

Learn more about the host city, Saskatoon.

Saskatoon is a city in West Central Saskatchewan. With a metropolitan population of approximately 317,000 people (2021), it is the province's largest city, and its economic and cultural hub. It has a beautiful setting along the South Saskatchewan River, and makes the most of it with parks and bridges. It's a little oasis among wheat fields.