Cougar Trail Run
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About the race
The Long Course is a 21.1 km run or walk through Cougar Mountain Bike Park that combines single track, harvested forest trail and gravel road. The route begins on a wide, flat 1 km section across the lower sports field before a climb up Humpty Dumpty and continues through juvenile pine forest, mature pine forest and native bush. A themed section of trail near the back of the course is noted for fast, flowing running terrain, and the final part includes a short climb called Maber Mile followed by a downhill to the finish. Elevation gain for the course is 392 m.
Terrain breakdown is approximately 67% pine and native bush single trail, 22% harvested forest single trail and 11% gravel forest road. Drink stations are located at 5.3 km, 8.8 km, 12.5 km and 18 km and provide electrolyte, water, chips, biscuits and lollies. Disposable cups will not be provided at drink stations; participants should use a reusable cup, bottle or hydration pack. The park is primarily a mountain bike facility; some trails are mountain bike only and are not suitable for running. Event-day use gives full access to the selected trails, but all users must read and obey on-trail signage to keep the park safe for everyone. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.