5 Peaks - Bowmont Park

This is the third event in the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series at Bowmont Park in northwest Calgary. The course is singletrack-focused and follows trails along the Bow River valley, starting at Varsity Village Park next to Christine Meikle School. Runners traverse the Sideshow Bob trail built into the side of a cliff with valley and river views, drop into Dale Hodges Park, loop west through the park, and connect to trails that run parallel to the Bow River before arriving at Silverthorn Park. Sport runners follow a return route to the start. Enduro runners complete an additional loop further east and then join the same final stretch as the Sport runners.

• Kid's Run - 1 km
• Kid's Run - 3 km
• Sport Run or Hike - 7.4 km
• Enduro Run or Hike - 11.7 km

The route features many rolling hills, a few steep climbs, and fast descents. The event is cup free; water and electrolyte drink are available at the start and finish and at one or more aid stations on course. Participants expected to be out longer than an hour should carry a receptacle for liquids and calories. The course rules prohibit dogs, headphones, strollers or baby joggers; hiking poles are allowed only in non-competitive hiking categories. Washroom facilities are available at the start and finish area. Parking is limited near Christine Meikle School. Swag and optional finisher medals are not included with individual event registration and can be purchased separately. Medals are awarded to the top three finishers in each gender in each age category for each distance and to the top three male and female finishers overall; awards must be picked up at the race and will not be mailed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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