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2027 Banff–Jasper Relay
Three Epic Distances. Two National Parks. One Unforgettable Adventure.
Experience one of Canada's most spectacular running adventures, travelling from Castle Mountain Junction to Jasper through Banff and Jasper National Parks along the world-famous Bow Valley and Icefields Parkways.
Gather your teammates, take on the Rockies, and experience a relay like no other!
Choose Your Adventure
🏔️ 260 km Relay — 15-person team
🏔️ 155 km Relay — 9-person team
🏔️ 105 km Relay — 6-person team
NEW! TEAM ULTRA OPTION — SMALLER TEAMS WELCOME!
Don't have a full roster? You don't need one!
Take on any of our three relay distances with fewer runners, with teammates completing multiple legs. Three runners could tackle the 6-person relay, or five runners could take on the 9-person relay.
Same incredible course. Same division scoring. Bigger individual challenge!
Your Relay Experience Includes
Spectacular mountain running through two Canadian National Parks
Finisher medals for every registered runner
Premium event T-shirt, with optional upgrades
Team category awards
Post-race celebration in Jasper
An unforgettable adventure with your teammates
Registration Made Easy
Each runner registers and pays individually!
Your team captain creates the team during registration, and teammates simply select Join a Team to register under the same team name.
Whether you're a full team or a smaller group ready for a bigger challenge, the Banff–Jasper Relay is waiting.
Build your team. Plan your legs. Take on the Rockies!
Registration fees Spots remaining: 599
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
260km - 15 Person Relay Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 24 days-
Pricing shown is the per-person rate; team members register and pay individually.
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Register for 260km - 15 Person RelayCA$173.56Now registering Nov 6 – Dec 30
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CA$200.35Dec 31 – Mar 30
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CA$227.14Mar 31 – May 31
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155km 9 Person 'North 9' Relay Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 24 days-
Pricing shown is the per-person rate; team members register and pay individually.
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Register for 155km 9 Person 'North 9' RelayCA$173.56Now registering Nov 6 – Dec 30
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CA$200.35Dec 31 – Mar 30
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CA$227.14Mar 31 – May 31
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105km 6 person 'South 6' Relay Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 24 days-
Pricing shown is the per-person rate; team members register and pay individually.
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Register for 105km 6 person 'South 6' RelayCA$173.56Now registering Nov 6 – Dec 30
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CA$200.35Dec 31 – Mar 30
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CA$227.14Mar 31 – May 31
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FUNDRAISER ONLY
Price changes in 1 month 24 days-
Whether a team supporter, driver, or just wanting to help support the cause. Register for free and start fundraising!
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Register for FUNDRAISER ONLYNow registering Nov 6 – Dec 30
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Dec 31 – Mar 30
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Mar 31 – May 31
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Friday, June 4, 2027
All Team Captains must attend the meeting on Friday, June 4, 2027 at 6:00 PM to collect gear, race bibs, and receive last-minute course and wildlife updates.
Meeting Locations:
- South 6 & Original 15: Lake Louise Inn — Wilson Room
- North 9: TBD, Jasper
Saturday, June 6, 2026 – Race Day!
Followed by the most epic party in Jasper to celebrate your accomplishments and included with your registration — dinner, awards ceremony, music, and fun.
Thank you to Jasper Brewing Co. for donating beer for our event — available for a small fee or donation.
Dinner served from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Please have your tickets with you.
Tickets are available at the door for non-runners at $25.00 each. Children under 12 eat for free.
Please note: tickets are only available for friends and family of participants and those involved in the race.
This event is not open to the public.
NEW! Team Ultra — Smaller Teams Welcome
Don't have 6, 9 or 15 runners? You don't need them!
The Banff Jasper Relay now welcomes smaller teams whose runners want to tackle multiple legs.
Three+ runners can tackle the full 6-person relay.
Five+ runners can share the 9-person relay.
Runners may complete multiple legs, provided they can reach each assigned leg start on time.
No additional registration category or special fee required. Register in your regular relay division and select the legs each athlete plans to complete.
All teams compete in their registered division. Teams are responsible for transportation, all scheduled exchanges, forced starts and completing every leg.
Fewer runners. More kilometres. One unforgettable challenge.
ENTRY & CANCELLATION NOTES
Pricing & Payment
Listed fees do not include Race Roster processing fees, or any optional upgrades.
A 5% GST will be applied at checkout.
All prices are listed in Canadian Dollars (CAD).
Payment in full is required at the time of registration.
All payments are non-refundable, regardless of withdrawal, injury, or cancellation.
Included with Entry
Every team entry includes:
🏅 Finisher medals for all runners
👕 Event T-shirts (guaranteed if registered by the team deadline)
Team rosters must be completed three weeks before the race to guarantee participant merchandise.
🎉 Post-race banquet and celebration in Jasper
🚍 Official race support & logistics (including bus transportation for designated stages)
📖 Captain’s Manual and Volunteer Guide access
Parks Canada & Wildlife Considerations
Event permits and routes are authorized by Parks Canada.
Due to the unique and natural environment of Banff and Jasper National Parks, wildlife activity may occur on or near the course.
Event organizers reserve the right to:
Delay the start
Hold participants on course
Alter or shorten the route
Cancel stages or the full event
These measures may be implemented under the Event Wildlife Interaction Response Plan to protect both participants and wildlife.
⚠️ No refunds will be issued in these circumstances.
Air Quality & Wildfire Smoke Protocol
We will monitor conditions using the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) and Parks Canada advisories during event week.
If air quality poses a safety risk (AQHI 7 or above), organizers may:
Delay the start time
Shorten or modify stages
Temporarily suspend participants
Cancel the event entirely
In the event of cancellation due to air quality or wildfire smoke:
The event will be deemed complete once any stages have been run.
No refunds or deferrals will be issued.
All participant merchandise will be mailed to team captains.
Agreement
As a condition of entry, each participant agrees to abide by all Banff Jasper Relay Rules and Policies and acknowledges the inherent risks of participating in an outdoor mountain-park event.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Trevor N Soll
- Phone
- 7809150693
- Website
- Visit website
