5 Peaks - Golden Ears
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About the race
5 Peaks hosts a trail running event at Golden Ears Provincial Park in British Columbia as part of the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series. Golden Ears Park is one of the province's largest parks and offers an extensive trail system used for hiking, horseback riding, and trail running.
Distances:
- Kids - 1 km
- Kids - 3 km
- Sport Run or Hike - 7.25 km
- Enduro Run or Hike - 12 km
- Grit Run - 21 km TBC
Race distances and routes are subject to change based on trail conditions up to the day of the race.
A non-competitive hiking division is offered with designated pace leaders, allowing participants to walk the full course without cutoffs. Estimated finish times are about 2 hours for the Sport course and about 3 hours for the Enduro. Hikers are asked not to run; the hiking division does not use a podium but participants are entered into prize draws.
The event is cup-free: no cups at the start, finish, or aid stations. Water and electrolyte drink will be 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 calories.
Safety rules prohibit dogs, headphones, strollers or baby carriers, and nordic walking poles except in the hiking divisions. Washroom facilities are available at the start and finish area. Parking is located at Lot 2 near the start and finish. Volunteers who work 4 hours may choose an entry to a future 5 Peaks Series event or an item from the merch table. Awards and optional finisher medals are available; awards must be picked up at the race and will not be mailed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
