Type Of Race
Trail, Series
Dates
2008
Saturday, May 24
Saturday, June 14
Saturday, July 19
Saturday, August 23
Saturday, September 13
Distance
5-Peaks offer two main options:
~5km trail race (Sport)
~10km trail race (Enduro)
As of 2007, an additional option has been added:
21km trail half marathon (Canmore only)
Courses are usually hilly but not too grueling.
Results
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
Awards
Medals for top 3 in each age category as well as trophies for the top 3 in each age category at the end of the series. Lots of good draw prizes at each race. Free technical shirt if you sign up for the series.
Atmosphere
Very well organized, good buzz at all races, lots of new and seasoned runners. Great introduction to the joys of trail running
Website
Overview
The 5-Peaks race series is a set of 5 different races each taking place a month apart (May-Sep). Locations vary from Canmore to Kananaskis to Calgary.
There are 2 options, a ~5-6km race and a ~10-13km race. As of 2007, a 21km half marathon course has been added with points counting as 1.5 times the regular. Points are earned for top 15 finishes in each age category and at the last race of the season awards are given to the top 3 in each category.
An excellent way to sample the fun of trail running if you haven't done it before.
Location
May 24 - Canada Olympic Park, Calgary
June 14 - Sibbald Flats, Kananaskis (Venue subject to change)
July 19 - Snake Hills, Sundre
August 23 - Delta Lodge, Kananaskis (Venue subject to change)
September 13 - Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore
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Photo Gallery
Kananaskis, July 21, 2007
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Canada Olympic Park, May 19, 2007