THE OFFICIAL CHARITY 

YWCA Banff x Banff Marathon: Partnering for Good

 

YWCA Banff is the official charity of the Banff Marathon. For more than a century, YWCA Banff have been the leading resource for women and their families fleeing domestic violence. As the leading providers of domestic and sexual violence prevention, emergency shelter, and deeply affordable housing, they recognize that a thriving society is one where every individual is safe, housed, and empowered for their own future.

 

Did You Know?

 

In 2025, YWCA Banff was a sanctuary for our community:

• 1,415 Lives Touched: We served over 1,400 of our Bow Valley residents in their time of need.

• 5,007 Nights of Safety: We provided a secure roof and warm beds for individuals and families escaping crisis.

• 200+ Hours of Connection: Our 24/7 crisis line provided 12,114 minutes of immediate, life-saving support and resources.

 

You Can Run for Good!

 

Banff is world-renowned for its breathtaking peaks, turquoise waters, and serene landscapes. But for many who live and work in the Bow Valley, the reality is far more complex. Behind the postcard views, our community faces challenges around affordability, housing instability and the very real presence of domestic and sexualized violence.

 

In a resort town where the cost of living is high and social isolation can be profound, the need for support is critical. Violence doesn't take a vacation, and it doesn't stop at the park gates.

 

When you run the Banff Half Marathon or 10K on June 14th, 2026, you aren’t just hitting a personal milestone, you’re helping YWCA Banff shape a community that is as safe and inclusive as it is beautiful.

 

By fundraising, you directly support:

• Emergency Housing: Providing the only year-round shelter for those experiencing domestic or sexual violence, or homelessness.

• Prevention Programs: Education and services designed to stop gender-based violence before it starts.

• Affordable Housing: Ensuring that individuals in essential roles can afford safe, stable housing in the place they serve.

• 24/7 Crisis Support: Our crisis line ensures that even in our remote mountain community, someone is always here for you, any time of day or night.

 

Go the Extra Mile

 

Looking to make your 2026 race goals even more meaningful?

 

Create a Fundraising Goal

 

Already running in the Banff Marathon? Add a fundraising goal through your Race Roster account and have others support your Run for an Incredible Cause! See ‘How do I Raise Funds?’ below for more.

 

Make a Direct Donation

 

Create meaningful change today. Your generosity supports the community directly when you make a donation HERE