5 Peaks - Powderface Marathon
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Event
The Powderface Mountain Marathon takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Station Flats, Kananaskis (Bragg Creek), Alberta. The event offers two distances:
- Marathon - ~42 km, ~1286 m elevation gain
- Half Marathon - shorter distance option
The course runs on singletrack trails in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.
Course and logistics
Registration is capped at 150 entries and online registration closes on June 24, 2026 or when the cap is reached. There is no race day registration. A 5% GST and an online processing fee apply to registrations. All finishers receive a finisher medal; prizes are awarded to the top three in each gender for each distance.
Mandatory gear required to be carried on course includes a hydration pack, jacket, gloves, and a BUFF that covers the ears. Optional items noted by the organizer include hiking poles, bear spray, trail shoes, and personal fuel. Aid stations are supplied with water, an electrolyte drink, cola, fruit, pretzels, chips, and Xact Nutrition fruit bars. Drop bags can be placed at aid stations or checkpoints if labeled with the runner’s name and checkpoint. Washrooms are located in the start/finish parking lot and parking at Station Flats is limited. Race rules prohibit dogs, headphones, strollers, and baby joggers on the course. Aid station cut-offs apply for marathon runners at the 23 km and 32 km checkpoints. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
