General Info
What time does the Start/Finish area open? What time does the race actually start?
How long is the course officially open?
Is the course officially measured and certified? Can I qualify for Boston on your course?
I’m interested in qualifying for the Boston Marathon. What are the qualifying times?
Is your Half Marathon event a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon?
Does the Credit Union QCM have a pre-race Expo?
What’s the weather usually like in Regina on race day?
What do Credit Union QCM participants receive?
Where’s the best place to park?
Is there a bag drop off at the Start/Finish area?
Can I wear a backpack during the race?
Will runners line-up at the Start according to their expected finishing times?
I’m in the Sask Egg Producers Half Marathon Walk event. Where do I line up at the starting line?
Where do the Mini Marathon participants line up at the starting line?
Is there a pre-race breakfast at the Start/Finish area?
Can I wear my iPod or Walkman during the race? I wear it all the time when I am training.
Can I take my dog out for a run with me?
Can you introduce me to a Mountie? I hear you have a lot of them in Regina.
Does the Credit Union QCM have a host hotel?
Are post-race shower facilities available at the finish area?
Are there toilet facilities at the Start/Finish area? How about toilets out on the course?
Do you take finish line photos? How do I get mine? Can I pre-order my photos?
Who receives medals? How do the Relay Teams get their medals?
Do you offer prize money? Are there any awards given out? Who gets them?
Do you give out official finisher certificates? How do I get mine?
Can I participate without wearing a shirt?
Will baby-sitting facilities be available while I run my race?
Can I carry my baby in a backpack while I run?
Will post-race food be provided?
Can I get a massage after the race?
What do I do if I cannot complete the race?
Who organizes the Credit Union Queen City Marathon?
How do I become a sponsor? How can my company become part of this great community event?
What time does the Start/Finish area open? What time does the race actually start?
- The Start/Finish area opens at 6:30 AM.
- The race announcer begins officially announcing at 7:00 AM.
- The Full Marathon Wheelchair event begins at 7:55 AM.
- The Full Marathon, Half Marathon Run, Sask Egg Producers Half Marathon Walk and Relay Team Marathon events start at 8:00 AM.
- The 3K Mini Marathon event starts at approximately 8:45 AM.
NOTE: All times are local Regina time. If arriving in Regina from another province, state or country, please remember to set your alarm to the local time so you don't miss the start of your race.
CLICK HERE for a schedule of events.
How long is the course officially open?
The Full Marathon course is officially open for 6 hours (8:00 AM - 2:00 PM) and the Half Marathon course is officially open for 4 hours (8:00 AM - NOON). Participants must be able to complete the Full Marathon or Half Marathon within those time parameters. For pace calculations, those 6-hour and 4-hour time limits translate into the following paces:
- Full Marathon - 8:32 per km (7.03 kph) or 13:44 per mile (4.37 mph)
- Half Marathon - 11:22 per km (5.28 kph) or 18:18 per mile (3.28 mph)
Aid stations and traffic control close once the last participant has passed, or at 2:00 PM (for the full marathon and relay events) or NOON (for the half marathon events), whichever comes first. After that point, participants still on the course become, essentially, "informed pedestrians" and must abide by regular pedestrian regulations (e.g. using sidewalks, crossing streets at controlled intersections, yielding to vehicle traffic, etc.).
The Credit Union QCM assumes no responsibility (including traffic control, medical and aid station support) for registered participants still out on the course after these times. However, out of respect for the dedication and determination of our most tenacious participants, a skeleton finish line, timing and medical crew will typically remain in place until the final participant crosses the finish line in victory.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD COURSE MAPS AND NARRATIVES.
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Yes, there sure is!
Be at the Running Room, 2118 Albert Street (corner of Albert Street and 13th Avenue) at 9 a.m. on the Saturday before the race.
The friendship run is an easy jog or walk into Wascana Park, then back to the Running Room store for refreshments. The total distance is about 2.5 km.
You can meet your Pace Rabbit, meet your volunteer race director, get some excellent deals on gear (maybe get some warmer clothing if the weather is cool), and introduce yourself to John Stanton, the founder of the Running Room. And please don't be shy about asking him questions. There's nothing in the world John likes more than talking with folks about running and walking.
Is the course officially measured and certified? Can I qualify for Boston on your course?
The Credit Union QCM course is officially measured and certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Road Races) and is officially recognized by Athletics Canada. Participants who run the Full Marathon within a certain time for their age can qualify to run in the prestigious Boston Marathon.
Our course certification code is SK-2008-028-BDC. For more information about qualifying for the Boston Marathon, please log on to: www.baa.org/Races/Boston-Marathon.
And remember to wear your Credit Union QCM shirt when you race in Bean Town!
I’m interested in qualifying for the Boston Marathon. What are the qualifying times?
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To find out more about the Boston Marathon, please go to their very informative website: www.baa.org/Races/Boston-Marathon.
Your Credit Union QCM net/chip time is admissable for qualification.
Please note that Boston qualifying times are based upon your age on the date of the Boston Marathon in which you will be participating.
Is your Half Marathon event a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon?
The half marathon event at the Credit Union Queen City Marathon is not a Boston qualifying event, because the Boston Marathon does not have a half marathon event.
It's true that the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), the organizing body behind the Boston Marathon, does hold a half marathon race called the B.A.A. Half Marathon, which is held each October.
However, the world-famous Boston Marathon - which you must qualify to enter - is held each April, and it is a full marathon and only a full marathon. There is no half marathon event at the Boston Marathon.
Does the Credit Union QCM have a charity? Can I collect pledges from friends and family to support the event charity? Can my friends and family make online donations to the event charity?
Yes to everything. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Does the Credit Union QCM have a pre-race Expo?
Yes, we do. The Health & Fitness Expo is held in conjunction with race package pickup (same hours, same location).
If you would like information about taking part in our race expo, please contact us at runqcm@hotmail.com or CLICK HERE.
What’s the weather usually like in Regina on race day?
CLICK HERE to learn more about the average race-day weather.
What do Credit Union QCM participants receive?
CLICK HERE to see what participants receive.
Where is the starting line? Where is the finish line? How far is it from the start line to the finish line?
The T.C. Douglas Building is a big white building at 3475 Albert Street (on the corner of Albert Street and 23rd Avenue in Regina). It is also home of the very impressive MacKenzie Art Gallery.
The Credit Union QCM Start line is located immediately to the south of the T.C. Douglas Building.
The Credit Union QCM Finish line is ALSO located immediately south of the T.C. Douglas Building. How lucky is that?
As for how far is it from the start line to the finish line, that depends on what event you are doing. It’s about 3 km for the mini marathon participants, 21.1 km for the half marathoners and 42.2 km for the full marathoners and relay teams.
Where’s the best place to park?
CLICK HERE for parking information.
Is there a bag drop off at the Start/Finish area?
Yes, there is. The pre-race Bag Drop Off & Storage tent is open race day starting at 6:30 AM. Please allow at least 45 minutes to an hour to check in your gear. For your own sense of relaxed, pre-race, Zen-like calm, please do not leave this to the last minute. You want to give yourself time to check your gear, have a stretch, and visit the portable toilets before things get to close to "go" time.
Where do I pick up my clothing and bag after the race?
The same place you dropped it off: at the Bag Drop-Off & Storage tent.
What do I do with extra clothing before and during the race? If I toss my lucky running shirt on the ground, will I get it back?
The Credit Union QCM opens with a 3 km loop, bringing you back through the Start/Finish area very early in the race. A lot of participants find that this is an ideal time to shed excess warm-up clothing, since you can just toss it to friends, family or event volunteers who are cheering you on as you go through the Start/Finish area once again.
Excess clothing can also be dropped off at any aid station location on the course.
All clothing collected on the course will be returned to the Information Tent after the course closes at 2:00 PM. Lost, unidentified and unclaimed clothing or personal effects are not the responsibility of the Credit Union Queen City Marathon organizers or volunteers.
Several days following the race, unclaimed items will be taken to the Regina Running Room store, where they can be claimed. Clothing that is still unclaimed after a couple of weeks will be donated to a local charity thrift shop.
PLEASE WRITE YOUR NAME ON YOUR CLOTHING OR PERSONAL ITEM IF YOU WANT A BETTER CHANCE OF GETTING IT BACK.
Can I wear a backpack during the race?
Sure, you can wear a backpack during the race, as long as your backpack DOES NOT CONTAIN:
- Roller skates, a pogo stick, a bicycle or a small car to use when no one is looking.
- A blow gun to shoot tranquilizer darts at anyone going faster than you.
- Any substance that would get you into trouble if a police officer on the course were to search you.
- Cupcakes. (Well, on second thought, you can bring cupcakes, but you have to bring enough to share with everybody!)
- Rocks to hurl at the volunteer race director. He gets enough abuse as it is.
Will runners line-up at the Start according to their expected finishing times?
About 10 minutes before the race begins, our race announcer will call the following participants to the starting line:
- Wheelchair Marathoners (who will have a separate, wheelchair-only start at 7:55 AM, 5 minutes before the main start.)
- Full Marathoners who reasonably expect to finish in under 3 hours
- Half Marathoners who reasonably expect to finish in under 1 hr 30 mins
- All Full Marathoners who are making Boston-qualifying attempts (of any qualifying age group)
If you don't fit into one of these categories (and we trust you to know if you do or don't), please DO NOT crowd up to the front of the starting line.
Look for the large starting group signs and line up behind the sign that matches your event and expected finishing time.
- Note: The colours on these signs DO NOT match up with any race bib colours. The colours are just there to look pretty, so please don't line up next to a sign because it matches your race bib colour.
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Once the previous participant categories have been lined up close to the starting line, we will ask the Running Room Pace Rabbits to line up behind these participants.
Each Running Room Pace Rabbit should be holding a sign that indicates their finishing time for both the full marathon and half marathon (run or walk) events. Those hand-held pace rabbit signs will look something like these examples:
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Please assemble near the sign that is closest to your projected finishing time. It will make everyone's life less stressful if you stick to this. There's nothing more frustrating for the quicker-paced runners than to be dodging slower-paced people at the start…and nothing more annoying for the slower-paced runners (including your humble race director) than to be overtaken by hundreds of quicker-paced runners! When in doubt, go towards the back of the pack. It's much more fun overtaking than being overtaken!
All participants in the Sask Egg Producers Half Marathon Walk are asked to please assemble at the very rear of the starting pack, to avoid any runner-versus-walker collisions at the start.
Trust us, you'll catch up to a lot of the runners later when they're out of steam and gasping for breath at the side of the road.
I’m in the Sask Egg Producers Half Marathon Walk event. Where do I line up at the starting line?
We ask that all Sask Egg Producers Half Marathon Walk participants to please assemble at the rear of the starting pack, to avoid any runner/walker collisions at the start.
Please CLICK HERE for Sask Egg Producers Half Marathon Walk information.
Where do the Mini Marathon participants line up at the starting line?
Participants in the Mini Marathon event DO NOT line up at the starting line with the main pack. The Mini Marathon participants will be called to the starting line shortly before their race begins at 8:45 AM.
For more information about the Mini Marathon, please CLICK HERE.
Is there a pre-race breakfast at the Start/Finish area?
No. The Credit Union QCM does not currently provide any pre-race food for participants and/or friends and family. Pre-race food is a very individual (and sometimes very superstitious) choice amongst race participants. We leave that area of pre-race preparation up to each individual participant.
Can I wear my iPod or Walkman during the race? I wear it all the time when I am training.
Please CLICK HERE for the course rules, which includes our policy towards iPods and other portable headphone devices.
My son wants to rollerblade beside me during the race and I have a running-style baby stroller and I want to take my child on the course with me during my race. Can I do that?
The answer is "No", I'm afraid. Please CLICK HERE for the course rules.
Can I take my dog out for a run with me?
Sure, no problem. Just don’t do it on race day at the Credit Union Queen City Marathon. But the day before the race or the day after, knock yourself out. Please CLICK HERE for the course rules.
The only dogs the Credit Union QCM allows on the course are registered guide dogs who are assisting visually impaired participants. If you are a visually impaired participant who wishes to take your guide dog with you during the event, please contact us ASAP in advance at runqcm@hotmail.com so we can make the proper arrangements.
Okay then, can I take my CAT out for a run with me?
Ma’am, I’ve owned cats all my life, and if you can show me a cat that will go for a run with you, I’ll pay you 5 bucks (Canadian). However, we still won’t let you take your cat for a run on race day. For reasons of safety, no pets or animals (other than registered guide dogs assisting visually impaired participants) are allowed on the course. Please CLICK HERE for the course rules.
I want to have a friend join me to run the last few kilometers of the race. What are the rules about this?
In general terms, the answer is no. Only registered participants wearing official race numbers are allowed on the race course. If you have a buddy who finished his/her race earlier and has already had their timing chip removed, they may wish to go back out onto the course, find you and "run you in" close to the finish line. For safety and liability reasons, friends and family who are NOT officially-registered participants are not allowed on the course.
Please CLICK HERE for the course rules.
Please CLICK HERE for tips on where spectators can (and cannot) watch you race.
Can you introduce me to a Mountie? I hear you have a lot of them in Regina.
Okaaaaaaay…that’s certainly not a “frequently” asked question, but we’ll do our best to answer it, anyway. The answer is yes and no. Yes, we have lots of Mounties in Regina – after all, this is where they are all trained. But no, we probably can’t introduce you to one. Unless you commit a crime, in which case, they'll find you.
Does the Credit Union QCM have a host hotel?
You bet. CLICK HERE to learn about our host hotel.
Are post-race shower facilities available at the finish area?
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There are no shower facilities at the Credit Union QCM start/finish area.
However, after the race, the downtown location of the Regina YMCA has generously agreed to waive their usual day-pass fee, allowing any Credit Union QCM participants to use their shower facilities at no charge.
All you have to do after the race is present your race number at the front desk of the downtown location of the Regina YMCA.
The downtown Regina YMCA is located at 2400 13th Avenue, on the corner of 13th Avenue and Smith Street. In fact, the YMCA is situated just two blocks east of the Regina Running Room store (which is on the corner of 13th Avenue and Albert Street).
Because Albert Street near the Start/Finish area is closed during the race, the quickest way to get to the downtown Regina YMCA from the finish line area is:
- Go east on 23rd Avenue to Hillsdale Street
- Turn left (north) onto Hillsdale Street, which becomes Broad Street.
- Continue on Broad Street until you reach 13th Street (a one-way street heading west)
- Turn left (west) onto 13th and drive 6 blocks to Smith Street
- The Regina YMCA is on the corner of Smith and 13th
This offer only applies on race day. Please show your Credit Union QCM race number at the YMCA front desk and you can use the showers there at no charge, compliments of the fine folks at the downtown Regina YMCA.
I believe that you need to bring your own towel.
We thank the management and staff of the Regina YMCA for allowing you to get as clean and shiny as your finisher medal!
Are there toilet facilities at the Start/Finish area? How about toilets out on the course?
Please CLICK HERE for information regarding toilet facilities at the Start/Finish area and on the course.
Do you take finish line photos? How do I get mine? Can I pre-order my photos?
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Marathon-Photos.com is the official photographer of the Credit Union Queen City Marathon, and they will be at the finish line to capture that magical moment when you raise your hands in victory and shout: “Hallelujah, I can stop now!”
Photographers will also be located at several points along the course to snap photos of you in all your athletic, kick-butt glory, so remember to smile and try not to look quite so sweaty.
For all questions regarding photos, please check out their Frequently Asked Questions section by clicking HERE.
Photo hint: Make sure your race bib is clearly visible on the front of your shirt, since photos are identified by race numbers and, if the camera can’t see your number, it’ll be hard to find your photos when you go to order them.
Will there be someone taking pictures of me when I am out on the course?
Yes, so remember to dress up a bit, stand up straight, and comb your hair…well at least try to look like you are having fun, okay? Professional photographers will be located at several points along the course to snap photos of you in all your athletic, kick-butt glory.
Who receives medals? How do the Relay Teams get their medals?
CLICK HERE to learn more about medals.
Do you offer prize money? Are there any awards given out? Who gets them?
The Credit Union Queen City Marathon does not currently offer prize money or cash awards in any event. CLICK HERE to learn more about awards.
Do you give out official finisher certificates? How do I get mine?
CLICK HERE to learn more about getting your official finisher certificate.
Where and when can I see my race results? How can I see results from previous Credit Union QCM races?
CLICK HERE to learn more about viewing results on race day.
CLICK HERE to see past results.
I’m not a fast, elite runner, although I am working on it. I’m just an average person who is training hard to achieve a physical and mental goal and celebrate my own moment of well-earned personal glory. Do I get some love, too?
You bet! The Credit Union QCM is your race and your chance to shine. Everyone who comes to the starting line at the Credit Union QCM is already a champion. Think of how far you have come to get to this point and then enjoy every moment of your experience. As long as you cross the finish line upright and smiling, nothing else matters. Heck, just making it to the STARTING line is a great achievement! We’re so proud of you! Come here and give us a hug! Ewww...you're all sweaty! Maybe go take a shower first and then come back and give us a hug.
This is my first race and I’m so excited I went and bought brand new shoes for it. That’s okay, isn’t it?
Yikes! Please do NOT wear new shoes on race day. Wear shoes that you have been training in for at least a few weeks. If you wear brand-spanking new shoes on race day you are just asking for a front-row seat to the Blister Festival.
Can I participate without wearing a shirt?
As long as a participant has their race number pinned to the front of their apparel where it can be clearly seen by course officials at all times, you can wear whatever running or walking clothing you wish. However, there are three important things to keep in mind:
- You must obey all local laws regarding public decency
- It can be a little chilly on a mid-September Sunday morning in Regina, and
- Pinning your race number to your bare chest will probably sting a little.
Will baby-sitting facilities be available while I run my race?
We regret that we cannot provide child-care and/or baby-sitting services.
Can I carry my baby in a backpack while I run?
No. Carrying a child in a baby backpack while running for any distance is extremely dangerous. You’re not equipped with shock absorbers, and 42.2 km’s worth of bouncing is the same to your child as vigorously shaking him or her for the same amount of time. Plus, the additional weight can compromise your balance, making it likely that you and your baby will take a tumble on the pavement. Please leave your baby with family and friends at the start line.
Will post-race food be provided?
THE TEAR-OFF TAG AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR RACE NUMBER IS YOUR “TICKET” TO GET INTO THE POST-RACE FOOD TENT.
The Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan is your host in the Post-Race Food Tent, serving a variety of light snacks and beverages.
There will be a separate section of the Post-Race Food Tent specifically reserved for Full Marathon participants and Mini Marathon participants.
In order to make sure that all participants have access to snacks and beverages after completing their race, family, friends and supporters are NOT allowed access to the Post-Race Food Tent. The post-race food and beverages are only available to registered participants.
Can I get a massage after the race?
Yes, you can. Post-race massages are on a first-come, first-rubbed basis at the Massage tent at the Start/Finish area. It’s a "put-your-name-down-and-wait-your-turn" kind of system and we ask that you please be patient with our massage technicians, who are donating their time and talented fingers to rub you the right way to ease your aches and pains.
Massages are $10.00 cash (exact change is appreciated), paid right at the Massage Tent, with all proceeds going to our designated charity.
Is medical support provided on the course and at the Start/Finish area? If I (sprain my ankle/have a leg cramp/get an injury/have had enough fun and want to stop early) out on the course, what should I do?
EMS, St. John Ambulance personnel and Credit Union QCM support cyclists will be out roaming the course, and there will be a medical tent next to the finish line. If you suffer an injury out on the course, if possible, stop for assistance at one of the aid stations. ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services) volunteers will be located at each aid station and other significant points along the course and they can radio for assistance.
EMS, St. John Ambulance and ARES personnel are in direct radio contact with local ambulance and emergency room services. In addition, Credit Union QCM support cyclists equipped with radios will be constantly patrolling the course, looking out for any runners or walkers in distress.
Please note that, at their discretion, the medical personnel on duty have the right and the responsibility to remove from the race any participants with signs of injury or excessive strain.
The Credit Union QCM will still be here next year. We want you healthy enough to come back for it.
Please print all important medical information on the back of your race bib.
- (Emergency contact name and phone number with area code, any allergies, pre-existing conditions, important meds, etc)
What do I do if I cannot complete the race?
If you cannot complete the race, stop for assistance at one of the aid stations, if possible. ARES radio personnel can then call for a vehicle to pick you up and take you back to the finish area. When you get there, please follow the instructions of the medical team.
DO NOT CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
However inadvertently you might do it, that technically constitutes cheating, and I know you don’t want to do that. Then make sure you get checked over by our medical team. Please ask for assistance if you require it.
Once you have been given the A-OK from the medical team, head for the post-race food tent and get yourself some refreshment. You’ve worked darn hard and you should hold your head up high. You’re not defeated. You just had a rough day today, that’s all. You’ll kick this course in the butt next year, for sure!
Who organizes the Credit Union Queen City Marathon?
Staffed entirely by volunteers, Queen City Marathon Inc. is a registered Saskatchewan not-for-profit organization, registration #101030474.
Our goals are to promote healthy, active living through participation in the Credit Union Queen City Marathon, to grow and thrive as a positive event for our community and to raise funds for local charity groups.
If you are interested in getting involved with our event as a volunteer organizing committee member, please drop us a line at runqcm@hotmail.com.
How do I become a sponsor? How can my company become part of this great community event?
Well, just roll that big wheelbarrow full of money over here and let’s chat! Seriously, we are always looking for sponsorship and support at all levels to help us make this event better and better every year. If you think your company and our event might make a good team, please get in touch with us at runqcm@hotmail.com and we would be more than happy to discuss how we can work together for our mutual benefit.
You guys suck. I can do a way better job of organizing the race than you guys do. What are you going to do about it?
We are going to say: "Welcome to the volunteer organizing committee!"
We sure appreciate your willingness to donate hundreds and hundreds of hours of your time over the next 12 months to help plan a wonderful event next year for all these amazing runners and walkers from across Canada and the USA. The work is challenging and the pay is…well, there IS no pay...but the committee members are great and we’re glad you decided to put your running shoe where your mouth is and give your support to Saskatchewan’s premier running and walking event!
Please get in touch with us at runqcm@hotmail.com so we can get you on the team and you can put your passion and enthusiasm to work.
