5 Peaks - Canmore Nordic Center #2
5 Peaks Canmore Nordic Centre number 2
This event is part of the 5 Peaks Trail Running series in Central Alberta and takes place at the Canmore Nordic Centre, host of the nordic and biathlon events at the 1988 Winter Olympics. The venue features an extensive summer trail network of singletrack and doubletrack used by hikers runners and mountain bikers.
Offered distances include:
- Kids 1 km
- Kids 3 km
- Sport 7 km Run or Hike
- Enduro 12.2 km Run or Hike
- Grit 19.3 km Run
Courses include significant climbs technical and flowy singletrack sections and notable elevation gain. Routes loop through lower and upper trail sections and return to the start and finish area located in the main stadium with mountain views and event audio in the venue area.
Logistics noted: packet pickup is available at a local running shop and at the Canmore Nordic Centre, washroom facilities are provided at the start and finish area, and parking is available in main and overflow lots near the Day Lodge. A Kananaskis Pass is required for the day. Race distances and maps may change based on trail conditions.
Safety and equipment: sport enduro and grit participants are required to carry bear spray; children in the 1 km and 3 km events are not required to carry bear spray and additional volunteers will carry it on those courses.
Additional details: the event is cup free. Swag and finisher medals are not included with registration and must be purchased separately and picked up at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.