Scotiabank Calgary Marathon sees thousands of runners lace up

But before Hay got to the sidelines, he'd already completed his own 21 kilometre half marathon.

"It was hot today, wasn't the best running conditions but itgot done and that's the most important thing."

Hay says he and his friends may celebratefinishing by going for a beer.

Tracy Townsendan experience marathon racer hoped to achieve anew personal best at the Calgary marathon.

"I tried to get under 3:40 and I think I did it."

She and Hay have a similar ideas about spending the rest of the day.

"Have a few beer and celebrate with friends."

All money raised through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge goes to local charities.

CBCCalgary is aproud sponsor of theCalgaryMarathon.

More than 20 Do Crew members came out to cheer and hydrate the half-marathonand ultra-marathonrunners outside the CBC building.

They were joined by volunteers from the Ronald McDonald House.