🏃‍♀️ Run From Away Marathon Weekend Events 🏃‍♂️

📅 May 22–23, 2026

Here’s what’s happening race weekend—plan ahead so you don’t miss a thing!

📍 Friday, May 22 | 5:00–8:00 PM

Expo, Kit Pick-Up & Merch Pick-Up

📌 Gander International Airport – International Lounge

✔️ Pick up your bib, chip & race kit; social, bus or pasta tickets too!

✔️ Grab any pre-ordered merch (from www.yqxrc.ca)

✔️ Check out amazing local vendors like Sugar Haus, Clay by Ally (medal sponsor), Louie’s Dog Treats, Driftwood Art, Saltsoaks, Permanent Jewelry & more

⚠️ Important: Bibs & race kits will NOT be available on race day ⚠️

🏁 Saturday, May 23 | RACE DAY

🕗 Race starts at 8:00 AM

📍 Start Line: Gander International Airport

✔️ Arrive at least 30 minutes early

✔️ Fully supported course with water stations & medical support

✔️ Cool, fresh race temps (2–12°C typical for May)

👀 Spectators welcome!

Watch along the course or at the finish line (track bleachers or standing areas outside fence available)

🎉 Miles & Smiles – The Saloum Awards Party

NEW LOCATION

📍 Quality Inn & Suites, 102 Trans-Canada Hwy, Gander NL

🕓 Doors open at 4:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets:  

• FREE for registered runners  

• $20 for guests (+ small processing fee)

👉 Register by May 13 (midnight):  https://www.trackie.com/event/marathon-weekend-celebration-run-from-away-marathon/1036646/

✔️ Live music by G&T

✔️ Finger foods & cash bar (ONE TICKET for 2-for-1 Molson & Coors Seltzers per ticket holder)

✔️ Celebrate with runners, family, sponsors & the YQXRC community

🎫 Tickets can be picked up at the Expo —don’t forget them!

More details will be shared by email and onhttps://www.yqxrc.ca/blog

⚠️ No refunds

We can’t wait to celebrate an amazing weekend with you!

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