38th Annual Robert Hamilton
Memorial Road Race
October 22, 2011
This race was founded in 1974 by the Calgary Roadrunners Club (CRR).
The course has changed over the past 36 years, and recently is flat and fast course along the Bow River (and scenic in parts).
The race has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and is a bit "retro" in its feel. We honour the distances run at the time the race was established (5 and 10 miles). Runners should be aware that there is no chip timing at this race. Results are meticulously calculated by experienced and dedicated volunteers using a timing clock.
Medals not mass produced, but rather lovingly hand-baked (by more dedicated volunteers). Yes, you read that right. Medals are oven-baked. They’re gingerbread runners!
This race is about honouring a great Calgarian and celebrating running in our great city. Volunteers spend hundreds of hours every year to put this race together. This race is run by and for Calgarians who love running and all that it stands for.
About the race
Robert Hamilton (1941 - 1974)
This race is proudly presented by the Calgary Road Runners in the memory of one of Calgary’s great runners
Photos: Kathy Taerum
About the Calgary Road Runners
Run the 5 mile or 10 mile race
Why 10 Miles and 5 Miles? In the 1970s when Robert Hamilton was winning cross country races, 10 Mile was a distance he did well in. Also, there has been a long history of 10 Mile races (plus a 10 Mile trophy). 10 Miles is approximately 16 kilometres, which is less than a half marathon, but more than a 10k. The shorter course is about 8 kilometres, which is a good distance if you've done a 5k race before. It might even be fine for a first race.
New course maps: 10 Mile, 5 Mile
Both race distances start promptly at 8:00am
The CRR is a not-for-profit group that provides training, support and other membership benefits. The CRR hosts numerous races throughout the year, including the outstanding winter 8k cross-country series, and the St. Patrick's Day Race.
