5 Peaks - Canmore Nordic Center #1
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Event overview
The Canmore #1 event is the second race in the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series in Central Alberta, held at the Canmore Nordic Centre. The venue offers a network of singletrack and double track trails set against panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies. The course starts and finishes at the main stadium area and loops through lower and upper trail sections, providing multiple opportunities to see other runners.
Race distances include:
- 1 km kids
- 3 km kids
- ~5 km Super Sport run or hike
- 7.1 km Sport run or hike
- 16.1 km Enduro run or hike
- 25 km Grit run
- ~50 km Ultra, route to be confirmed
The 25 km and approximately 50 km distances are not included with a series pass and require separate registration. Maps, elevation profiles, and aid station locations may change based on trail conditions.
Safety and logistics notes: participants in Sport, Enduro, and Grit categories must carry bear spray; children in the 1 km and 3 km events are not required to carry bear spray and additional volunteers will carry spray on those courses. The event is cup free; water and electrolyte drink are available at the start and finish and at one or more aid stations. Participants planning to be out longer than an hour should carry a personal drinking receptacle. Washroom facilities are available at the start and finish. Parking is limited and a Kananaskis Pass is required for the day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
