5 Peaks - Canmore Nordic Center #2
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Canmore #2 - Canmore Nordic Centre
This 5 Peaks event takes place at the Canmore Nordic Centre, the venue that hosted the Nordic and biathlon competitions at the 1988 Winter Olympics. The race uses the centre's trail network, offering singletrack and doubletrack with mountain views.
The course includes sustained climbs, technical sections and flowy singletrack. Routes loop through lower and upper trail areas, allowing runners to see others as they pass near the start and finish area. Washroom facilities are available at the start and finish. Parking is available in the main and overflow lots near the Day Lodge and requires a Kananaskis Pass.
Safety, equipment and course rules:
- No dogs, no headphones, and no strollers or baby joggers on the course.
- Hiking poles are not allowed except in non-competitive hiking categories.
- Sport, Enduro and Grit participants are required to carry bear spray; children in the 1 km and 3 km events are not required and additional volunteers will carry bear spray on those courses.
Aid stations and logistics: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- The event is cup free; water and electrolyte drink will be available at the start, finish and at one or more aid stations.
- If on course for over an hour, participants should carry a receptacle for fluids and calories.
- Swag and finisher medals are not included with registration and must be picked up at the race.
- Awards are given to the top three finishers by gender and age category in each distance, and to the top three overall.
