5 Peaks - Whitemud Park

Event overview

Whitemud, AB is part of the 5 Peaks Northern Alberta Trail Running Series and takes place in Whitemud Park in Edmonton’s river valley. The event is held in late May. The course is described as one of the more challenging in the series, with hard pack, bridge crossings, fast singletrack, and a downhill run to the finish. The area is noted as a local spot for hill training and stair climbing.

Course and distances

• 1 km Kids
• 3 km Kids
• 8.3 km Sport (run or hike)
• 13.4 km Enduro (run or hike, single loop)

The course includes technical sections with roots, rocks, and sharp up and downhills. The sport course is approximately 8.3 km. The enduro course is a single loop of approximately 13.4 km. Distances and maps may change based on trail conditions.

Logistics and rules

Packet pick up is available the day before at Fast Trax and on race morning. The event is cup-free; water and electrolyte drink are available at the start and finish and at one or more aid stations. Participants planning to be out longer than an hour should carry a receptacle for liquids and calories. Washroom facilities are available at the start/finish area. Spectators are welcome, with best viewing from the start/finish area. Parking is limited.

Safety rules prohibit dogs, headphones, strollers or baby joggers, and nordic walking poles except in the non-competitive hiking category. Swag and optional finisher medals are not included with registration and must be picked up at the race; medals are awarded to the top three finishers by gender in each age and distance category and to the top three male and female overall. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.