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Time to start training for the Fort McMurray Half Marathon

Photo supplied: Runners get ready to take off during the 2014 Fort McMurray Half Marathon on September 14th, 2014. Fort McMurray Half Marathon / FACEBOOK

(Photo supplied: Runners get ready to take off during the 2014 Fort McMurray Half Marathon on September 14th, 2014. Fort McMurray Half Marathon / FACEBOOK)

It’s time to lace up for the Fort McMurray Half Marathon.

This year the annual race takes place on Sunday, Sep. 20.

Online registration opens at 10 a.m. on May. 25 here.

Race package pickup will be the day before the race on Saturday, Sep. 19 at the Suncor Community Leisure Centre.

The Fort McMurray Half Marathon will feature the 21.1 km half marathon, a 10 km, 5km and 3 km road race and a Kids Fun run.

“We are delighted to be partnering with the RMWB to bring the third annual Fort McMurray Half Marathon to the community,” said Kelsey Stefanizyn, Events Manager of the RRC. “We have experienced tremendous community support and participation in the past two years and we look forward to welcoming back runners from previous years as well as new participants.”

More details on the race including routes will be released in the coming weeks.