The Minor Miners Coal Run 2026

The Minor Miners Coal Run is a kids-only event in Nordegg, Alberta, set for the Historic Nordegg Collieries. It’s built for runners 15 and under and gives young participants a short, heritage-rich race in a very distinctive setting.

The course is a compact 1.7–1.8 km run through the collieries site, with a morning start and race-day registration. The format keeps the event approachable for families while still giving kids a memorable place to race.

Beyond the run itself, the event is tied to local heritage and community involvement, with volunteer opportunities on race day and a simple post-race finish experience for entrants.

Start and finish at the Nordegg Collieries site in Nordegg, Alberta. The route runs through the Historic Nordegg Collieries on a short 1.7–1.8 km course. The kids’ race is scheduled for a morning start, with race-day registration before the start.

• Kids-only race for participants 15 and under
• Short 1.7–1.8 km course through the Historic Nordegg Collieries
• Race start listed at 11:00 AM MDT
• Race-day registration is part of the event format
• Entrants receive a shirt, completion medal, and post-race hotdog
• Volunteer sign-up is available on race day at the kids’ race registration desk