Banff Half Marathon
Banff Half Marathon race day weather
Mild start, adjust for headwind
Runners will face a starting temperature of 56°F, rising to 59°F by the finish. A light wind from the west will become a headwind from miles 2 to 6, requiring runners to adjust their pace accordingly. With humidity at 62%, hydration will be key, especially in the middle segments. Pre-race conditions may feel chilly, so a throwaway layer is advisable for the wait before the gun.
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Banff Half Marathon route and elevation
The Banff Half Marathon course has about 623 ft (190 m) of climbing and 623 ft (190 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is hillier than 55% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 4, with 94 ft (29 m) of climbing.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 3.4 to 3.8: climbs about 70 ft (21 m).
- Miles 3.9 to 4.3: climbs about 60 ft (19 m).
- Miles 5.3 to 5.8: climbs about 70 ft (21 m).
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:45:25 here (25 seconds slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:00:30 here (30 seconds slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:15:30 here (30 seconds slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 1:45, 2:00 or 2:15 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 1:45 | 2:00 | 2:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 ft | 24 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 2 | 46 ft | 56 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 3 | 49 ft | 39 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:22 |
| 4 | 94 ft | 82 ft | 8:05 | 9:14 | 10:24 |
| 5 | 72 ft | 75 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 6 | 77 ft | 45 ft | 8:15 | 9:25 | 10:36 |
| 7 | 71 ft | 73 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 8 | 44 ft | 77 ft | 7:52 | 8:59 | 10:06 |
| 9 | 75 ft | 80 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:15 |
| 10 | 85 ft | 83 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 11 | 36 ft | 57 ft | 7:54 | 9:01 | 10:09 |
| 12 | 56 ft | 44 ft | 8:05 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 13 | 23 ft | 26 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:15 |
| Last 0.1 | 1 ft | 0 ft | 0:54 | 1:02 | 1:09 |
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About the Banff Half Marathon
The Banff Half Marathon and 10K offers one of the planets’ most incredible and beautiful running experiences in Banff, Alberta - Canada's first National Park. There are limited spots available for this event and thousands were turned away for the 2024 event so register soon to avoid disappointment! Starting in the picturesque mountain town of Banff, participants will flow through a series of incredible natural, wildlife, and historical stages as they pass by the serene Vermilion Lakes, Legacy Trail and Bow Valley Parkway. The return trek will travel back alongside Vermilion Lakes and the Bow River to cheering crowds in Banff’s downtown Central Park.
The Banff Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K running festival will be undergoing some significant changes for next year’s event. Starting in 2025, the marathon distance will be removed from the event to enable the event to focus on the extremely popular Half Marathon distance while also reducing potential impacts to Banff National Park. Source
