Firsts and Records
First running of the Calgary Marathon An out and back course starting at Glenmore Stadium |
1963 |
Winner of the first Calgary Marathon – Doug Kyle (2:45:54) |
1963 |
First race directors – Doug Kyle and Bill Wyllie |
1963 |
Women debut in the race – Carmen Robinson of Banff (3:50:12) |
1975 |
Men’s Record Holder – Kelvin Broad (2:23:49) |
1991 |
Women’s Record Holder – Claire Kroshus (2:45:59) |
1990 |
Oldest Finisher – Arthur Dyson - 80 years old (5:13:16) Completed eight Calgary Marathons: 1975,76,77,78,79,82,83,84 |
1984 |
Youngest Finisher – Paul Feltoe - 11 years old (3:57:48) |
1985 |
Men’s All Time Winner – Kelvin Broad (8 wins) 1991,93,94,95,96,97,98, 2000 |
1985 |
Women’s All Time Winner – Lorna Hawley (5 wins) 1981,82,83,84,85 |
1985 |
Warmest Race Day: +34 C |
2001 |
Coldest Race Day: +3 C |
1999 |