5 Peaks - Chickakoo
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5 Peaks - Chickakoo
The event takes place at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area in Parkland County, about 30 minutes west of Edmonton, on 480 acres of woods and lakes. The area attracts a variety of birds and wildlife, including moose, deer and beavers.
The race route uses technical singletrack and includes sustained hill climbs, steep downhills and fast hard-pack sections. The start and finish are at the main parking lot; the course quickly moves into the park and finishes with a ridge-top view before descending back to the start.
Distances offered
- Kid's Run - 1 km
- Kid's Run - 3 km
- Sport Run or Hike - 7.8 km
- Enduro Run or Hike - 13.6 km
Parking at Chickakoo is limited and participants may be directed to the equestrian parking lot. Washroom facilities are available at the start/finish area. For safety, dogs, headphones, strollers or baby joggers and nordic walking poles are not allowed on the course. The event is cup-free; water and an 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 receptacle for fluids and nutrition.
All finishers of the Sport and Enduro events receive a finisher item. Wooden finisher medals can be purchased in advance or on site while supplies last. Awards are given to top finishers in each age and gender category and must be picked up at the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
