5 Peaks - Canmore Nordic Center #1
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Canmore #1 - 5 Peaks Trail Running
CANMORE #1 is sold out; there is no race day registration.
The event takes place at the Canmore Nordic Centre, which hosted the nordic and biathlon events at the 1988 Winter Olympics. The venue offers a network of singletrack and double track trails with panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies. The start and finish are located on the main stadium, and on-course sound from the start/finish area can be heard from nearby ridges.
Distances and formats:
- Kids - 1 km
- Kids - 3 km
- Sport - 7.1 km (run or hike)
- Enduro - 16.1 km (run or hike)
- Grit - 22 km (run)
The course features hard hill climbs, technical and flowy singletrack, significant elevation gain, and loops through lower and upper trail sections that allow participants to see other runners. Race distances and maps may change based on trail conditions.
Practical and safety information: dogs, headphones, strollers or baby joggers, and nordic walking poles are not allowed on course. 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 assist those courses. The event is cup-free; water and electrolyte drinks are available at the start/finish and at one or more aid stations, and participants planning to be out longer than an hour should carry a personal receptacle. Finisher medals and merchandise are not included with individual registration and can be pre-purchased or bought on site while supplies last. Parking is limited; a Kananaskis pass is required and is not included with registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
