5 Peaks - Golden Ears
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Golden Ears, BC - 5 Peaks Trail Running
This event takes place at Golden Ears Provincial Park and is the second stop in the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series in British Columbia. The park spans over 555 square kilometres and features an extensive trail network used for trail running, hiking, and horseback riding.
Course distances
- Kids - 1 km
- Kids - 3 km
- Sport Run or Hike - 7.25 km
- Enduro Run or Hike - 12 km
- Grit Run - 16 km
Hiking division: a non-competitive division allows participants to walk or hike the full course with designated pace leaders. Estimated finish times for hikers are about 2 hours on the Sport course and 3 hours on the Enduro. Hikers are not to run and are included in prize draws and on-course activities.
Aid stations and safety: the event is cup-free; no cups are provided at start, finish, or aid stations. Water and an on-course electrolyte drink are available at the start and finish and at one or more aid stations on course. Participants planning to be out longer than an hour should carry a receptacle for fluids and calories. The following are not permitted on course: dogs, headphones, strollers or baby carriers, and Nordic walking poles except in the hiking divisions.
Logistics, swag and awards: Parking Lot 2 is located near the start/finish area and is approximately a 2 minute walk to check in. Optional finisher medals and other swag can be purchased during registration or on site while supplies last. Medals are awarded to the top three finishers in each gender and age category for each distance and to the top three overall in each category. All swag and awards must be picked up at the event and will not be mailed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
