2023 5 Peaks Trail Running Series: Canmore Nordic Centre #1

The Canmore Nordic Centre is Canada's premier cross country skiing and biathlon venue. Having hosted the nordic and biathlon events of the '88 Winter Olympics the Centre is host to regional, national and international events every winter. In the summer, the Nordic Centre comes alive with hikers, runners, and mountain bikers enjoying the incredible trail network. Participants travel from all over the province and BC to participate in the Canmore 5 Peaks runs.

The race start/finish has a fantastic party vibe. Located on the main stadium with stunning mountain views, the sound of the start/finish DJ can be heard from the ridges as you make your way past the stadium. The course features hard hill climbs, technical and flowy singletrack, views for days, and loads of elevation gain. The course loops through the lower and upper sections of trails with plenty of opportunity to see other runners as you wave through the trails back to the start/finish area.

Race Distances & Maps:

Click on the links below for maps, elevation gain and loss, and aid station locations.

Kids - 1 km

Kids - 3 km

Sport - 7.1 km

Enduro - 16.1 km
Grit - 22 km

Race distances and maps are subject to change based on trail conditions up to the day of the race.

In the interest of racer safety and because of the size of our attendance and the technicality of our course, please do not bring the following on the race course:

No dogs
No headphones
No strollers or baby joggers
No nordic walking poles

Washrooms: In the Day Lodge

Spectators: Spectators are welcome. Spectators who cheer will be rewarded with smiles.

Parking: Park in the main or overflow parking areas near the Day Lodge. A Kananaskis Pass is required for the day.

Awards & Prizes:
The awards ceremony will be held following the completion of all competitors. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age category in all distances, as well as the top three male and female finishers overall. All awards must be picked up at the race and will not be mailed.

Bear Spray - Important Notice: As per Canmore Nordic Centre policy, all event participants must carry bear spray. As such, and beyond our control, we are requiring all of our sport, enduro, and grit participants to carry bear spray. Children participants in the 1 km and 3 km events are not required to carry bear spray but we will be providing additional volunteers (who will carry bear spray) to assist on these courses.

We are proudly a cup-free event: For all races and events, please bring your own reusable cup/container. Thank you for being part of our commitment to the environment!

Are you interested in volunteering at this event? Click the link below to sign-up to volunteer:

If you have any questions about volunteering with this event, please contact: laurie@5peaks.com

1. All prices listed above are subject to sales tax. 5% GST in BC and Alberta and 13% HST in Ontario

2. An online processing fee will be applied to your registration into this event.

3. All funds payable in Canadian Dollars.

4. VISA, MC, Amex, and Discover Card accepted.

5. Your credit card statement will show a charge from Race Roster or Fast North Corp for your online registration into this event.