Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Gopher Attack Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Regina (Saskatchewan, Canada)

LocationRegina, Saskatchewan, CanadaShow on map(50.4501° N, 104.6178° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Gopher Attack Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Regina, Saskatchewan, CA focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Lakes & Ponds.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marathonmatters.ca).

Official website
Gopher Attack Marathon in Regina (Work: "Rockies in the morning", Photo: Sergey Pesterev, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Rockies in the morning" · Photo: Sergey Pesterev · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunNature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m210 m - 290 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m213 m - 253 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m216 m - 235 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m219 m - 228 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
210 m - 290 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS50.4501° N, 104.6178° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 210 m to 290 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 290 m·at 27.1 km·Ø 0.9 %
210 m237 m263 m290 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km290 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Gopher Attack Marathon take place?

Gopher Attack Marathon takes place in Regina, Saskatchewan, CA (start area at coordinates 50.4501° N, 104.6178° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Gopher Attack Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Gopher Attack Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 210 m and 290 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Gopher Attack Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marathonmatters.ca).