5 Peaks - Devon
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Devon, Alberta : 5 Peaks Trail Run
The Devon event is the final race of the 5 Peaks Northern Alberta Trail Running Series, held in the Town of Devon just 30 minutes south of Edmonton. The event uses river valley trails with sections of single track, a ridge climb and a bluff overlooking the campground, and finishes with about 2 kilometres of hard packed trail along the river where participants pass through autumn river valley colours. The start and finish are at the Devon Lions Campground, which includes a pavilion and a warm post-race camp fire area.
Distances offered
- 1 km Kid's Race
- 3 km Kid's Race
- 8 km Sport Run or Hike
- 16 km Enduro Run or Hike
- 24 km Grit Run
The sport course completes the loop once, the enduro course twice, and the grit course three times. The 3 km kids course climbs to the River Valley Alliance Trail and returns downhill to the finish. The site has washroom facilities at the start/finish area. There is no on-site parking; participants are directed to park at John Maland High School with continuous shuttle service to the start/finish. The event is cup-free; water and electrolyte drink are available at the start/finish and at one or more aid stations on course, and runners expected to be out longer than an hour should carry their own receptacle.
Race rules prohibit dogs, headphones, strollers or baby joggers, and nordic walking poles. Awards include a finisher swag item for Sport, Enduro, and Grit distances, sustainably sourced wooden medals available for purchase, and top-three awards by gender and age category and overall. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
