The 2026 Runner's Soul Marathon Club event takes place on January 24, 2026 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Organized by Runner's Soul Marathon Club, the gathering brings club members and local distance runners together for a winter running event in southern Alberta.

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Specific event distances, start times and schedule for the January gathering are set by the club and announced ahead of race day. The club coordinates the day's format, which centers on organized group activity for runners rather than a commercial road race format.

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What sets the Runner's Soul Marathon Club event apart is its community-first character. As a club-run day of running, it emphasizes local connections, paced group efforts and opportunities to meet fellow Lethbridge runners and training partners. The winter timing offers a chance to test fitness and training routines in January conditions while staying plugged into the local running community.

• Primary meeting hub and start location: Runners Soul store, 2646 South Parkside Drive, Lethbridge, AB
• Weekend group runs typically start at 8:00 a.m.; participants select either the Saturday or Sunday session
• Routes vary across Lethbridge; organizers post weekly meeting points and route details on social channels (alternate meeting spots such as YMCA parking lot are used as needed)
• Minimum fitness expectation: able to run or walk approximately 6 miles (≈10 km) for full‑marathon track or 4 miles (≈6 km) for half‑marathon track

• Progressive training plan: Detailed marathon and half‑marathon schedules that build mileage and workouts toward the May 31 target races
• Weekend group structure: Choice of Saturday or Sunday 8:00 a.m. group runs plus additional breakfast runs for long-run recovery and socializing
• Clinics and guest speakers: Regular instructional sessions and season Kick Off talks (2026 Kick Off featured local runner Kaleb Neil)
• Optional club kit: Opportunity to purchase the 2026 New Balance Athletics Heat Grid Half Zip as part of membership
• Member discounts: In‑store discounts at Runners Soul and a local training community to support consistency and gear needs