What Do I Get?

Registered Credit Union QCM participants receive:

The experience of being a part of Saskatchewan's premiere running and walking event!

A scenic full marathon course that is officially measured and certified by AIMS and Athletics Canada, course certification code SK-2008-28-BCD.  Timing results from the Credit Union QCM full marathon event can be used to qualify to run the Boston Marathon.

Race results (official gun/clock and net/chip timing) by Race Headquarters, powered by the ChampionChip timing system.

A souvenir ChampionChip timing chip with your race package that you get to keep as a memento of your race with us. 

• NOTE: Relay teams receive the race-day loan of a Velcro ankle-strap timing chip, which must be returned at the finish line following the completion of your race.  There is a $40 fee for unreturned chips.

A custom-designed finisher's medal will be presented at the finish line to all participants who successfully complete their registered event in accordance with the course rules.

Age Category Awards will be sent to the top 3 male and female finishers in the Full Marathon and Half Marathon Run events in the following age categories:

• 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34...and so on, up to 75-79 and 80-plus.
• All age category awards will be calculated using Net/Chip time.
• Age Category Awards will be mailed out to the winners in the weeks following the race.
• NOTE: Age Category Awards are NOT presented in the Sask Egg Producers Half Marathon Walk, Wheelchair Marathon, Relay Team Marathon or 3K McDonald's Mini Marathon events.

Overall Awards,  given to the top 3 overall fastest finishers in the following events and categories:

• Full Marathon and Wheelchair Full Marathon – Male and Female top 3 overall finishers.
• Half Marathon Run – Male and Female top 3 overall finishers.
• 3K Kids 5-10 McDonald's Mini Marathon (5-10 year category) – Male and Female top 3 overall finishers.
• 3K Youth 11-17 McDonald's Mini Marathon (11-17 year category) – Male and Female top 3 overall finishers.
• Relay Team Marathon – top 3 overall finishing teams.
• All overall awards will be calculated using the official clock/gun time, in keeping with accepted international road racing standards.
• Overall awards are NOT presented in the Sask Egg Producers Half Marathon Walk.

A commemorative Credit Union QCM shirt included with your race package.

• Full marathoners receive long-sleeved tech shirts with their registration.  Mens and womens sizes XS to XXL.  Register by May 31st to guarantee shirt size.
• Half and Relay participants receive short-sleeved tech shirts with their registration.  Mens and womens sizes XS to XXL.  Register by May 31st to guarantee shirt size.
• McDonald's Mini Marathon participants receive short-sleeved cotton shirts.  Unisex kids sizes S to XXL.  Register by May 31st to guarantee shirt size.
• All shirts will be distributed at race package pickup.
• FOR A TECH SHIRT SIZE CHART, CLICK HERE!

An official race number bib included with your race package.

A Credit Union QCM official participant handbook with your race package.

Access to the Health & Fitness Expo, held in conjunction with race package pickup.  The Heath & Fitness Expo is open to the general public, so please feel free to bring a friend or two!

An open invitation to join your fellow participants at the Saturday morning Running Room Friendship Run/Walk, starting at the Running Room (corner of Albert St. and 13th Ave).

Optional Pre-Race Pasta Party, hosted by the Conexus Arts Centre, on Saturday evening.  Tickets $15.00 per participant or guest, while supplies last.  For details and ticket info, CLICK HERE.

Access to participant race-day Start/Finish infield, providing Nimbus filtered water, Gatorade, tenting, portable heaters, and portable toilets.

Participant Bag Drop-Off and Storage Tent opening at 6:30 AM.  Lost and unclaimed items are not the responsibility of the Credit Union QCM. 

The Information Tent, where participants and spectators can find on-going, unofficial race-day results posted as fast as we can print them out.

Access to the Credit Union QCM Post-Race Food Tent, hosted by the Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan.

• Please note there is a separate section of the post-race food tent reserved for our Full Marathon and McDonald's Mini Marathon participants. 

A special Credit Union QCM participant rate at our host hotel, the Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan.  For rates and reservations details, CLICK HERE.

Pace Rabbits provided by the Running Room.

The official Cool Down Tent, with cool-down cycles provided by Level 10 Fitness.

Aid station support along the course, featuring Nimbus filtered water and Gatorade.

Gels available at three aid station locations along the course.

Portable toilet facilities at the Start/Finish area, all aid station locations and Relay Exchange Zones.

EMS and St. John Ambulance medical facilities, both roving on the course and at the Start/Finish area.

A polymer warm-up blanket at the finish line.

Access to optional post-race massage ($10.00 cash per massage, payable at the massage tent on first-come-first-rubbed basis).

An Official Finisher’s Certificate, available for downloading shortly after the race at Marathon-Photos.com.

Professional race photography both at the Finish line and on the course by Marathon-Photos.com.

 

 

 

Race-Day Parking

CLICK HERE for the latest information about race-day parking.

 

Pre-Race Bag Drop Off & Storage Tent

The Pre-Race Bag Drop Off  & Storage Tent is open race day at 6:30 AM.  Please arrive early and allow at least 45 minutes to check in your gear so you are not in a last-minute rush before the start of the race.  Lost and unclaimed items are not the responsibility of the Credit Union QCM.

 

Course Distance Signs

Distances are marked at every mile and kilometer, both written on the course surface with biodegradable landscape chalk and also posted on signs at the side of the course, wherever possible.

 

Running Room Pace Rabbits

Pace Rabbits for the Credit Union QCM are provided by the Running Room. To learn more, CLICK HERE.

Watch for their pink ears and signs at the starting line and on the course.  Pace Rabbits for the Full Marathon and Half Run events use the "Ten and One" method (run for 10 minutes, brisk walk for 1 minute, repeat).  Pace Rabbits for the Sask Egg Producers Half Marathon Walk event use the same method, except it's all walking.  The Credit Union QCM is not responsible for how well the Pace Rabbits hop.

 

Excess Clothing Drop Off During the Race

Excess clothing can be dropped off at 3 km (when completing the opening 3 km course loop) or at any aid station along the route.  All excess clothing will be returned to the information tent after the course closes at 2:00 PM.  Please write your name in your clothing if you hope to get it back.

Any clothing or items not claimed on race-day will be available for two weeks following the race at the Regina Running Room.  Anything not claimed after that time will be donated to charity.  Lost and unclaimed clothing is not the responsibility of the Credit Union QCM.

 

After the Race

When you finish your event, you will receive, in order: a hug, a medal, a polymer race blanket, a personal assistant to help remove your timing chip and directions to the infield to meet fellow participants, friends and family.  The tradition continues as the Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan plays host to an excellent post-race food tent.

 

Post-Race Massages

Massages are available in the race infield following the race.  Massages are $10.00 cash, paid for at the Massage Tent on a first-come-first-rubbed basis.  Proceeds go towards our designated charities.

 

Awards, Results & Certificates

CLICK HERE to learn more about awards, results and race certificates.

 

Finish Line & On-Course Photos

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.