5 Peaks - Canmore Nordic Center #2

Event overview

This event is part of the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series and takes place at the Canmore Nordic Centre in Canmore, Alberta. The venue hosted the nordic and biathlon events at the 1988 Winter Olympics and offers an extensive network of singletrack trails used for running and mountain biking. The race start/finish is on the main stadium area with mountain views and a DJ. The course uses lower and upper trail sections and includes hill climbs, technical and flowy singletrack, loops that allow runners to see each other, and notable elevation gain.

Race details and logistics

Distances offered:

• 1 km - Kids
• 3 km - Kids
• 7 km - Sport (run or hike)
• 12.2 km - Enduro (run or hike)
• 19.3 km - Grit (run)

Maps, elevation gain/loss, and aid station locations are provided for each distance; distances and maps may change based on trail conditions up to race day. Sport, Enduro, and Grit participants are required to carry bear spray; children in the 1 km and 3 km events are not required to carry bear spray and additional volunteers will assist those courses. The event is cup-free; water and electrolyte drink will be available at the start/finish and at one or more aid stations, so participants should carry a receptacle for liquids if they expect to be out longer than an hour. Washrooms are available at the start/finish area. Parking requires a Kananaskis Pass. Medals are awarded to top three finishers by gender in each age and distance category, plus top three overall male and female finishers. Swag and finisher medals are not included with individual registration and must be picked up at the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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