40TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2019!

MELISSA'S ROAD RACE - 40TH ANNIVERSARY

The 40^th Anniversary of the Melissa’s Road Race will take place on September 28^th, 2019 in beautiful Banff National Park. This is an invite to everyone that has ever participated as well as anyone who has been wanting to experience this special race. 40^th Anniversary celebration activities are being planned along with a cool commemorative retro long sleeve shirt that each participant will enjoy. Since 1979, Melissa’s has been described as a colourful display of sport and fun in Banff National Park - famous for its entertainment along the course, contagious spirit, post-run party and long-sleeved commemorative running shirt featuring local art.

PHOTOS, ART AND AWARDS

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COMMEMORATIVE ART HISTORY - Coming Soon

AWARD WINNING

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BANFF NATIONAL PARK

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RACE HISTORY

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Come experience some “Fun in the Rockies”!

Melissa’s 2019 Features Include:
- Live Music before the race, on course, and after your run!
- Amazing Cheer Stations along the route
- Run over the “Happy Bridge” with Crazy Larry
- Post Race Festival and Beer Gardens
- Famous Long Sleeved Shirts – Vintage Edition for the 40th!
- Choose from 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Courses
- Full Registration Refund Option until March 1st, 2019
- Melissa’s 40th Post Race Party – Wild Bill’s Saloon (valuable prizes and live entertainment)
- Special Surprise Features for 40^th Anniversary
- Everything else that Beautiful Banff has to offer

Take part in Melissa’s run with family and friends and be part of this long-standing tradition. Melissa’s is a routine sell out, so register now to avoid disappointment – see you there!

OFFICIAL RUNNING SUPPLIER

PROUD SUPPORTER OF MELISSAS RACE FOR 39 YEARS!

Running Room will always be driven by its emphasis on continuous improvement, customer service and community involvement.

Official Lodging

HISTORIC HOTEL IN THE HEART OF TOWN

A hub for visitors and locals alike. Here, art blends with story-telling. And that blends with style. It's truly unique.

LOCAL BREWERY

CRAFTING RELATIONSHIPS ONE BEER AT AT TIME

The Banff Ave Brewing Co was founded in 2010 and is proudly Banff’s only brewpub. Superior hand crafted beer, food with attitude, and fun customer service!

HORSEBACK RIDING

EXTRAORDINARY HORSEBACK RIDING ADVENTURES

No matter what type of western-style adventure you’re looking for, Banff Trail Riders will give you a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Banff National Park.