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Tom Davidson recorded this absolutely delightful YouTube video of his grandchildren racing in their 2020 virtual Mini Marathon event, complete with starting line, aid station, finisher tape, and post race celebrations. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO. We love how everyone has embraced this virtual version of the GMS Queen City Marathon. Your collective enthusiasm, imagination, and inventiveness have…

Getting Social All September To help us celebrate your achievements and successes we encourage you to post your training and race photos on social media. We would love to hear your race stories, your training experience in the middle of a pandemic, and what you love about the running community you are part of. When using Instagram or Twitter use the hashtags #QCM2020 #MyRaceIsReal…

Another Package Pickup If you have not picked up your package or if you have just registered we will be hosting a package pickup on Friday, September 11 from 3:00-7:00 pm in the West parking lot of the Conexus Arts Centre. Look for us under the GMS Queen City Marathon tent near the Schumiatcher Entrance (southwest corner of the building). Pickup is for Regina and area participants only (including…

First there was the Scribbly Challenge...then there was Scribbly Cubed...and now, we introduce the Scribbly Beast! 5 races5 medals5 tech shirtsand a new "Scribbly Beast" finisher hoody! Named after our mascot Scribbly, here's how you achieve the Scribbly Beast: Register for and complete all 5 races, as part of our virtual event this year: University of Regina Night Owk 5KCampbell…

The story behind your 2020 GMS Queen City Marathon medals. With 2020 being such an unusual year for our event - and in our 20th anniversary year, too - we worked with the great people at The Pin People/Laurie Artiss Ltd. to develop a set of medals that would be something out of the ordinary. First, with the COVID-19 virus being with us, we incorporated the virus (albeit in a much cuter…