The Minor Miners Coal Run 2026

The Minor Miners Coal Run returns to Nordegg, Alberta on September 13, 2026. Organized by Black Lung Ultra in partnership with Coliseum Sports & Entertainment Ltd., the kids-only race brings young runners into one of Alberta's most striking heritage settings. The event targets children and teens 15 years and under and places family-friendly competition at the heart of a weekend of community activity in Nordegg.

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This is a single-day, in-person kids' race that covers roughly 1.7 kilometres through the Historic Nordegg Collieries. The kids' event is scheduled for a mid-morning start — the 2026 start time is listed at 11:00 AM MDT — with registration handled on race day in the morning (previous weekend schedules have shown registration around 10:30 AM). The format keeps things short and approachable for younger participants while giving families time to enjoy other festival activities in the area.

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What sets the Minor Miners Coal Run apart is its setting: the course threads through the Nordegg Collieries, letting entrants run past tangible pieces of Alberta's coal-mining past. The event emphasizes a community atmosphere — entrants receive event apparel and a completion token, and a post-race hotdog helps refuel young competitors. There are volunteer opportunities on race day, and organizers work closely with Clearwater County to showcase local heritage during race weekend.

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Registration details note that entries for the kids' race are limited and that registration opens on Canada Day; runners and guardians should register early at the event registration page to secure a spot. Contact for the organizing team is available through the event's listed contact channels for questions about entries and volunteer roles.

• Start and finish at the Nordegg Collieries historic site (Nordegg, AB)
• Approximately 1.7 km route through the Historic Nordegg Collieries
• Morning start—listed at 11:00 AM MDT for September 13, 2026
• On-site kids race registration the morning of the event (previous weekend schedules show registration around 10:30 AM)

• Historic course: A short run routed through the Nordegg Collieries heritage site, giving kids a literal trip through local mining history
• Youth-focused distance: A 1.7 km course designed specifically for participants aged 15 and under
• Entrant perks: Registered Minor Miners receive a shirt, a completion medal and a post-race hotdog
• Volunteer opportunities: On-site volunteer sign-up at the kids' race registration desk lets families get involved in race day operations