queen city marathon

from finish line to horizontal in record time

The GMS Queen City Marathon is fast approaching, and whether you're chasing a personal best, lacing up for your very first race, or simply here to cheer from the sidelines, The Atlas° Hotel is your ultimate post-race retreat. With our prime location, special race weekend perks, and signature Atlas° hospitality, your stay will be just as unforgettable as the big day itself.

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WHY STAY WITH US?

Tucked in the heart of South Regina, The Atlas° Hotel is just a short hop, skip, and a sprint away from the Queen City Marathon starting line. Whether you're conquering the full course, tackling the half, or here to be the best cheer squad in town, our unbeatable location means race day starts off stress-free.

Because we're all about going the extra mile for our guests, you'll enjoy perks like an exclusive QCM Participant rate, an early breakfast so you're racing the track, not the clock, and a surprise gift in your room to help you chill out after the long miles.

Once you've crossed the finish line, it's all about recovery and celebration. Make a splash at Soaked! Waterpark, zip down the waterslides with the kids, or soak your muscles in the hot tub for the ultimate post-race unwind.

And the true champion of your stay? Our Crew. From check-in to check-out, they'll be there with big smiles, high-fives, and just the right amount of groan-worthy running puns. At The Atlas° Hotel, we make sure your race weekend feels like a win, no matter where you place.

THE SUPER SECRET ATLAS° HOTEL MARATHON SURVIVAL GUIDE

Your unofficial, mildly questionable, and totally necessary guide to conquering the Queen City Marathon - one bad joke and blister at a time.

1. DON'T PANIC... okay, maybe a little panic
   • Just kidding. Inhale... exhale... you've got this. You'll cross that finish line in one piece. Probably.
2. Warm up (the fun way)
   • Sure, you could stretch... or you could stretch your stomach first at The Knotted Thistle Pub. A Yard of Beer + our Wild Mushroom & Chicken Penne = the kind of carb load dreams are made of. *chef's kiss*
3. Draft your excuses early
   • Not sure you'll make it to the end? Better get your alibis straight. Classics include:
     • "My GPS told me to turn left... so I did."
     • "Someone said I was 'almost there' at kilometre 12. I quit in protest."
4. Chafe happens
   • Marathons: where you discover entirely new places to be sore. Protect yourself (and your dignity) with Bodyglide or Vaseline. Your future self will write you a thank-you card.
5. Sleep is your secret weapon
   • Stay with the official QCM host hotel (pssst... that's us) and you'll be tucked in as snug as a bug in a rug. Got trouble sleeping? Call our Front Desk, and the Guest Ambassadors just might read you a bedtime story.
     • *or you can let Samuel L Jackson lull you to sleep. Your choice, but listen at your own risk; there is explicit language.
6. MOVE IT!
   • Run, walk, shuffle, skip, interpretive dance... we're not here to judge your form, just keep moving forward until someone hands you a medal.
7. Drink like a champ (the right stuff)
   • Electrolytes might sound fancy, but plain old water is still the real MVP. And just to be clear - we mean fresh water, not the kind your dog sneaks from the toilet bowl. 🐾
     • *The Atlas° Hotel does not endorse toilet hydration, no matter how refreshing Fido makes it look!
8. Out of steam at kilometre 16?
   • Picture this: a duck once finished a marathon. A DUCK! Are you really going to let a bird waddle past you? Didn't think so. Bonus tip: quacking while you run may (or may not) make you faster.
9. Flip the script
   • Instead of "Ugh, marathons are the worst", try "Hey, I'm probably not going to die today". Positive vibes = faster legs. Science-ish.
10. Celebrate like you mean it
    • At the finish line, you can:
      • Pull off The Running Man
      • Collapse gracefully into The Worm
      • Pretend you meant to fall over
    • Either way, end it with style.

You did it! You survived the Queen City Marathon! Now peel off those heroic yet questionably scented shoes, patch up the blisters (you've earned the battle scars), and settle in for your next endurance event: a well-deserved recovery.

You've got options: collapse on the couch and binge-watch Netflix for three days straight or keep the celebration going with your fellow finishers at the Knotted Thistle Pub. Show off your QCM medal and we'll treat you to a drink of your choice, on us.

And while you're here, fuel up with our Chicken & Mushroom Penne for $15 and pair it with Bushwakker's specially crafted race-weekend feature brew, "Gose To The Finish," for $13. Because if you can run 42.2 km, you've more than earned the right to celebrate in style.