5 Peaks - Canmore Nordic Center #2
5 Peaks Canmore Nordic Centre #2
This event is part of the 5 Peaks Trail Running series and takes place at the Canmore Nordic Centre, which hosted the nordic and biathlon competitions at the 1988 Winter Olympics. The venue features an extensive network of singletrack and doubletrack trails used in summer by hikers, runners, and mountain bikers.
Available distances include:
- 1 km kids
- 3 km kids
- 7 km Sport run or hike
- 12.2 km Enduro run or hike
- 19.3 km Grit run
Courses loop through lower and upper trail sections and include sustained climbs, technical singletrack, and flowy sections. The start and finish are at the main stadium area, which provides an animated finish atmosphere and mountain views. Water and electrolyte drink are available at the start, finish, and at one or more aid stations; the event is cup free so participants expected to be out longer than an hour should carry a container for fluids and nutrition.
For safety and per venue policy, participants in Sport, Enduro, and Grit categories must carry bear spray. Children in the 1 km and 3 km events are not required to carry bear spray; additional volunteers carrying spray are assigned to those courses. Restroom facilities are available at the start and finish. Parking is in the main or overflow lots near the Day Lodge and requires a Kananaskis Pass for the day. Swag and finisher medals are not included with registration and must be picked up at the race; medals will be awarded to top three finishers by gender in each age and distance category and to the top three overall. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.