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Calgary Marathon unveils historic new-look race medals


“The Servus Calgary Marathon is worked up to disclose the Calgary Public Library on our 59th race medal,” Calgary Marathon govt director Jon Fowl stated in a press launch.

The library has been an iconic metropolis landmark because it was constructed within the early Nineteen Sixties. In 2004, town made plans to assemble a extra accessible new library within the Downtown East Village, which has been open since 2018.

The Calgary Public Library Basis has been a proud supporter of the Calgary Marathon and is considered one of 71 native charities affiliated with the race. Runners may also increase funds for the library as a part of the charity problem.Final yr, the long-running marathon welcomed Servus Credit score Union as its new title sponsor and was considered one of Canada’s first large-scale races to return to its regular operations after two years of pandemic-related disruptions. The occasion featured greater than 6,000 runners, and had what organizers known as a “medal miracle” after delivery delays noticed the medals arrive solely hours earlier than the race.

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Picture: Servus Calgary Marathon

The Calgary Marathon continues to draw runners from the world over whereas staying true to its western roots. At this yr’s festivities, organizers count on entry numbers to return to their pre-pandemic highs of 8,000+.

Contributors within the 2023 occasions can search for new thrilling new developments on the 2023 race, together with a memorable ‘victory lap’ on race day, the post-race occasion of the last decade with music, dancing, beer and meals vehicles, and the final likelihood to run within the 50K extremely on its tenth anniversary, earlier than it retires.

Registration for the 2023 race is now open, with distances for all runners starting from a five-kilometre run/stroll to a 50K ultramarathon. For extra details about the 2023 Servus Calgary Marathon and to register, take a look at their web site.



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