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Gopher Attack

Gopher Attack Marathon

Gopher Attack is an early spring Boston Qualifier marathon with a flat and fast course.

Next edition

2027 · 25 Apr 2027

Where

🇨🇦 Regina, Canada

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The race

Gopher Attack is an early spring Boston Qualifier marathon with a flat and fast course. The marathon course winds through the scenic Wascana Park and the University of Regina campus. It is a 21.1 km loop certified by Athletics Canada. Participants who meet the Boston Marathon qualifying times will be eligible to enter the Boston Marathon in the following year. For 2026 there will be four distances - Marathon, Half-marathon, 10km and 5km. The start is in front of the Queen Building, 100 Navy Way, in Wascana Park, Regina, Saskatchewan. As well, for those that won't be able to make it on race day, there is a virtual event with five distances... registration for the virtual race gets you entered for all five distances, including the special 20km distance for 2026... run one or run them all. Virtual runners will have from April 26 to May 31 to complete their distances. In-person finishers & virtual participants will receive a unique 20th Anniversary medal... in-person participants will receive a unique 20th Anniversary swag item and will be eligible for a number of random draws! Race start times: 8:00 Marathon and Half Marathon / 8:30 10km and 5 km Race Packet Pickup: Saturday 1:00-5:30 Queen Building 100 Navy Way; Sunday, 7:00 am Queen Building (please try & pickup on Saturday if possible as it will be busy pre-race.); Virtual event participants will receive by mail. Marathon Matters club members receive a discount of $10 plus the Race Roster fee! If you're not currently a…

Location

Regina, SK, Canada

North America · typically 3°C (38°F) on race day

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2026 results
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