The OnTrack Sask Marathon Program is a collaboration between the Saskatchewan Marathon and Craven SPORT Services to deliver race training. New for 2026, runners can now choose between Beginner and Advanced training groups for every race distance.

OnTrack Program Options

• 5K: 8-week program (Beginner & Advanced)
• 10K: 10-week program (Beginner & Advanced)
• Half Marathon: 16-week program (Beginner & Advanced)
• Full Marathon: 16-week program (Beginner & Advanced)

OnTrack is geared to:

• New runners looking to participate in their first race.
• Runners aspiring to be their best by improving their pace / finish time.
• People getting back into running after an injury or long break.
• People who want to follow a training program specific to improving performance based on their current performance abilities.

Register through the SaskMarathon Race Roster page.

• NOTE: you must be registered for the 2026 SaskMarathon 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Full Marathon race to join the program

Before the program begins registered participants will receive:

• Pace – each registered participant completes a 2K timed run or walk on their own and will be provided a link to determine their own pace.
• Pre- program confirmation email includes what you need to participate and how to make the best of the program.

OnTrack will be delivered through weekly emails every Sunday for 16 weeks, 10 weeks or 8 weeks leading up to the Saskatchewan Marathon depending on the race length you sign up for. When you sign up, you get:

• A link with a video instructions on how to determine your pace.
• Weekly inspirational videos with Run and Race Tips, exercises, and nutrition advice.
• Opportunity to ask questions directly to your coaches and get your questions answered personally

With this program you will have the opportunity to:

• Build strength and flexibility.
• Improve your overall body mobility.
• Learn how hydration and nutrition affects your performance.
• Incorporate breathing exercises to help you relax and reduce stress.
• Set up your weekly training schedule.
• Understand the importance of rest days.

We’ll help you along the way!

• Opportunities for “tune–up” mini-races will help you track your improvement. These races will be timed and organized in Saskatoon, Regina, Swift Current, North Battleford, and more locations around the province – some free and some for a small extra cost. Information on these mini-races will be shared through the weekly newsletters
• Participants can ask specific questions and get responses from our team of experts and coaches privately or address the entire group so everyone can benefit from the information.