5 Peaks - Canmore Nordic Center #2

Canmore #2 - 5 Peaks Trail Running

The event takes place at the Canmore Nordic Centre, the venue that hosted the nordic and biathlon events at the 1988 Winter Olympics. The course uses a network of singletrack and doubletrack trails through lower and upper trail sections and offers extensive mountain views.

Distances offered:

• 1 km Kids
• 3 km Kids
• 6.5 km Sport run or hike
• 13 km Enduro run or hike
• 19.3 km Grit run

The course includes hard hill climbs, technical and flowy singletrack, and significant elevation gain. The start and finish are located at the main stadium area, with a DJ and post-race food in the expo area. Spectators are welcome. Washroom facilities are available at the start and finish area and parking is provided in main and overflow lots; a Kananaskis Pass is required for the day and is not included with event registration.

Safety and race service details are specified: dogs, headphones, strollers, and baby joggers are not permitted on course; hiking poles are allowed only in non-competitive hiking categories. Participants in the Sport, Enduro, and Grit distances must 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.

This is a cup-free event. Water and electrolyte drink are available at the start and finish and at one or more aid stations on course; participants planning to be out longer than an hour should carry a receptacle. Awards include medals for top three in each gender and age category per distance, plus top three male and female overall. Optional finisher medals can be pre-purchased and all swag and medals must be picked up at the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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