5 Peaks - Cypress Mountain
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Cypress Mountain 5 Peaks Trail Running
This event is the third race in the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series at Cypress Mountain in British Columbia. The course combines singletrack sections with steep climbs on doubletrack trails and includes technical terrain in some places.
Distances offered:
- Kid's Race : 1 km
- Sport Run or Hike : 6.3 km
- Enduro Hike and Run : 11 km
- Grit Run : 12.9 km
The Enduro route includes a technical add-on that passes two alpine lakes. The Grit route adds roughly 4 km to the Enduro option. Race distances and maps may change based on trail conditions.
A non-competitive hiking division is available; it is led by pace leaders, is walk-only, and has estimated finish times of about 2 hours for the Sport course and about 3 hours for the Enduro course. Hikers are asked not to run.
This is a cup free event. Water and an electrolyte beverage will be available at the start, finish, and at one or more aid stations on course; participants expected to be on course for longer than an hour should carry a reusable container. The on-course electrolyte beverage will be Blonyx Hydra+.
On-site amenities and activities mentioned for the venue include the Eagle Coaster, indoor and outdoor dining, and axe throwing. Washrooms are located on the patio adjacent to the main lodge near the start and finish. Plenty of parking is reported. Optional swag and finisher medals can be pre-purchased and must be picked up at the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
