Sweater Weather 10K
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Event overview
The Sweater Weather 10K & 5K is a trail run taking place on October 3, 2026, at the Canmore Nordic Centre Stadium (behind the Main Lodge, 1988 Olympic Way, Canmore, Alberta). The event offers two distances:
- 5K
- 10K
The event is hosted by rnest endurance. Sweaters are encouraged but not required. A best-sweater contest will award prizes donated by Big Bear Trading Company. JK Bakery Cafe will provide finish-line pie and warm drinks for participants.
Logistics and course details
Both courses follow double-track dirt trails through pine forest and include notable elevation changes. Aid stations are located at 3.5 km for the 5K, and at 3.5 km and 7.5 km for the 10K. The event enforces a 2.5 hour cutoff. Medical staff and volunteers will be on site and along the route.
Registration opens May 1, 2026, with early-bird pricing available until June 1, 2026; entry fees increase by $10 after that date. Registration closes at midnight on September 26, 2026, unless the race sells out. Race package pickup is available Friday, October 2 at Big Bear Trading Company in downtown Canmore, and the morning of race day at the Canmore Nordic Centre Stadium. Transfers or deferrals are possible if arranged before September 15, 2026.
Rules and safety notes: bear spray is required for runners aged 18 and older, strollers are not allowed on course, headphones are not permitted, and dogs may watch from the sidelines on leash. Parking is available; a Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
