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Rotary Challenger Park is a popular track in Calgary that is open to the public. It should be usable year round. The track has been confirmed to be open by a visiting runner.

Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is a hilly running spot with a soft surface.

Good to know about running in Calgary

Calgary is located at an altitude that might be noticable for some people.
If you want to run on lower altitude you can take a trip to the area around Carbon which is located at about 800m3000ft .

Best places for workouts in Calgary

If you want to do more than just going out for an easy run there are some good options available.

Track runners might like Glenmore Athletic Park and those looking for a hill workout can go to Nose Hill Park or Fish Creek Provincial Park.

If you want to test your fitness against local runners; the free group run Nose Hill parkrun is available.

Read more about working out in Canada.

Winter running in Calgary

Winters in Calgary can get cold and snowy. December through March might see snow and the temperature is often below -20°C-10°F . The days are short and in December it is only bright out between about 99 AM and 164 PM.

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If you need an indoor track in Calgary you can try Olympic Oval.

Your favourite running surface in Calgary

For those who like to run on soft surfaces, these are recommended: Nose Hill Park, the course of Nose Hill parkrun and Fish Creek Provincial Park.

Those looking for a course with hard surface can go to Glenmore Reservoir, Nose Hill Park or Fish Creek Provincial Park.

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Videos

Glenmore Reservoir

"Glenmore Reservoir Bike Path - Full Circuit - Calgary, Alberta, Canada" by Aaron Bilawchuk. Original here

Nose Hill Park

"Aerial Tour of Nose Hill Park (Part 1)" by Surreal Skies. Original here

Nose Hill parkrun

"Sport Calgary Member Profile: Nose Hill parkrun" by Sport Calgary. Original here

Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

"Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park" by Papa Steve On The Move. Original here

Blog posts mentioning Canada

Local Phenomena in Running in RTR-blog.

Running spots Running spots in Calgary

Glenmore Reservoir | Nose Hill Park | Fish Creek Provincial Park | Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park


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Group runs Group runs in Calgary

Nose Hill parkrun

Tracks Running tracks in Calgary

Foothills Athletic Park | Glenmore Athletic Park | Rotary Challenger Park | Olympic Oval | Webber Academy


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Weather in Calgary

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Comments on places around Calgary

Visit report on Rotary Challenger Park
Track was completely empty. Bathrooms were locked. Vehicle exhaust from nearby highway was notic..
Opusrun - on Rotary Challenger Park
Track was completely empty. Bathrooms were locked. Car exhaust from nearby highway was noticeable.

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