2010 Sun Peaks Resort Race Details
This event was last updated on 6/29/2010 1:21:39 PM ET
Note:	Sun Peaks Resort - Kamloops BC - New Date!! Race the upper alpine of Sun Peaks Mountain! Race start at 11:00 AM at the top of Sunburst Chair. Click here for the Sun Peaks Racer Bulletin (PDF - 0.2 MB).
Date:	Saturday, July 10, 2010
Location:	Race will be held in the upper alpine of Sun Peaks Resort. Visit Website
Directions:	Take Trans Canada Highway 1 eastbound from Vancouver to Hope. Once in Hope, choose from 2 options to get to Kamloops: Coquihalla Highway (5), or Highway 1 Eastbound. Drive to Kamloops and take the Highway 5 North exit to Jasper. You will pass 3 sets of traffic lights en route. Then look for signs to Heffley Creek & Sun Peaks. Duration from Hwy 1 to Heffley Creek turn-off: approximately 20 minutes. Turn right at Heffley Creek and take the first left at the General Store (see directional sign for Sun Peaks). Proceed along this two-lane, paved road up the mountain all the way into the resort village. Duration from General Store to Sun Peaks Resort village: approximately 25 minutes Total travel time from Vancouver: 4.5 hours (approx.)
Event Schedule:	8:00 AM - Registration / Packet Pickup for the Children’s Challenge, Sport and Enduro. In front of Delta Sun Peaks Resort Hotel. 9:30 AM - Start of the Children’s Challenge 50m and 1K. To be held in front of Delta Sun Peaks Resort Hotel by Sundance chairlift. 10:00 AM - Racer upload on Sunburst Chairlift 10:30 AM - Gear check in at Mid Mountain station. 11:00 AM - Sport and Enduro Courses race start 1:00 PM - Awards ceremony at Mid Mountain
Distances & Fees:	Category Distance Early Bird Regular Race Day Children's Challenge 1 km $5.00 $5.00 $5.00 Sport Course Approximately 8.5 km $40.00 $45.00 $50.00 Enduro Course Approximately 15 km $40.00 $45.00 $50.00
Terrain:	Race atop Sun Peaks' Tod mountain! Both courses will start and finish in the upper alpine...some steep climbs, sharp descents and craggy wilderness trails. Trails rocky and technical in some sections.
Elevation Gain:	Sport Course: Approximately 500m Enduro Course: Approximately 1000m
First Aid & Water Stations:	2 Water/Aid Stations(1 at start / finish area, and 1mid way through course). First Aid attendants at the Start/Finish area, at aid station and throughout course with radio communication. Course sweep will travel behind last racer.
Washrooms:	Washroom facilities available at Start / Finish area at Mid Station on Sunburst Express.
Parking:	Plenty of parking at main parking lot near start/finish line.
Important Notes:	As this course is held in the upper alpine at Sun Peaks Resort, it is essential all participants carry their own fluids and be prepared for sudden weather changes. In the interest of racer safety and because of the size of our attendance and the technicality of our course, it’s dangerous! NONE OF THESE THINGS BELONG ON THE TRAIL DURING THE RACE. -No dogs -No headphones -No strollers or baby joggers -No nordic walking poles
Spectators:	Spectators Welcome...best viewing from start/finish area.
Awards/Prizes:	Awards ceremony will be held following completion of all competitors. (Approximately 2:00 PM). Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age category in all distances, as well as top three male and female finishers overall. All awards must be picked up at the race and will not be mailed.
Results:	Not available yet. Other results
Race Map:	Enduro Course Map | Sport Course Map
Registration Deadline:	7/8/2010 3:00:00 AM ET
Registration:	Register Here
Racer List:	View Registered Racers

Course Details

We are thrilled to come back to this amazing off road experience...some steep climbs, sharp descents and craggy wilderness trails…you will be treated to tremendous views of pristine alpine meadows, snowcapped peaks, alpine lakes and the beautiful Monashee Mountain Range. The Sun Peaks race is not to be missed!

A few very important reminders:

• Both the Sport and Enduro races will start at 11:00am Saturday July 10 at the top of Sun Burst Chair . You must check in, get your race number, timing chip and upload pass prior to Saturday morning at 10:00am. Uploading on the Sun Burst chair will start at 10:00am, and all racers must be uploaded to the top of the mountain by 10:45am. The upload fee is included in your registration fee, and you will be given your upload ticket at check in.
• Children’s Challenge will be held in the village. Race will start at 9:30am in the village, in front of Delta Sun Peaks Resort Hotel by Sundance chairlift.
• NEW! All racers will also be given one guest discount coupon for the chair lift for your cheering squad, so bring your fans up with you! You’ll get everything in your race kit when you check in.
• RACE CHECK IN will be available Friday July 9th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the Lobby of the Delta Sun Peaks Resort, 3240 Village Way, or on Race Day, from 8:00 am to 10.00am in Village Square in front of Delta Sun Peaks Hotel. FREE PARKING is available in P2 and P3 Day Lot parking lots.
• NO CHANGES to registrations will be accepted on race day, the deadline for switching course distances is Wednesday July 7 at 6:00pm
• BAG CHECK will be available at the race start. Pack your warm gear into a bag of your choice, attach bag tag (in your race package) and carry it with you up the chair lift to the Start / Finish Area. We’ll have a volunteer there to take and store your bag.
• WATER/REFRESH will be available at two aid stations on course. Due to the elevation and sometimes extreme upper alpine conditions we STRONGLY recommend that you run with your own water.
• RACE ATTIRE: The temperature is always cooler in the mountains and weather can and will change quickly, so plan and dress accordingly.
• AWARDS will take place after the race (approximately 1:00pm) at the finish line, on Top of the World! 

Accommodation Specials

5 Peaks is pleased to partner with The Delta Sun Peaks Hotel for our race in Sun Peaks Resort on July 10, 2010. In addition to hosting race package pick up and awards ceremonies, they are offering great deals on accommodations. Room rates are available for as low as $119.00/night. Check out the racer bulletin coming soon. 

In addition, Tourism Sun Peaks has created an accomodation package with their hotel partners that will give discounts to our racers at a number of hotels in the village. Check it out soon.