Chickakoo, AB - August 22nd
Join us for a 5 Peaks Trail Run to for all ages, abilities, and ambitions at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area.
Chickakoo is a popular destination for runners, hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders in summer and is groomed for cross country skiers in winter.
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Race Distances and Maps:
Kid's Run - 1 km
Race distances and maps are subject to change based on trail
conditions up to the day of the race. The start/finish is located
at the main parking lot and runners quickly make their way deep
into the park and through the singletrack. Towards the end of the
race, runners are treated to fantastic views from the top of the ridge
at the last hill climb before descending back to the start/finish. The
sport course covers approximately 7 km. The enduro course is a
single loop and covers 14 km of challenging terrain.
For details and last minute information or to ask questions, please
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Location: Chickakoo Lake
Event Schedule:
Sunday, August 22nd
8:30 a.m. - On-site Packet Pickup
9:00 a.m. - Sherri’s Back-Of-The-Pack Sport Start
-Hikers/Walkers9:15 a.m. - 3K Kid's Run Start
9:35 a.m. - 1K Kid's Run Start - sign up is free and done
the morning of the race.10:00 a.m. - Enduro - Self Seeded Waves
10:15 a.m. - Sport - Self Seeded Waves
11:00 a.m. - Post Race Food
12:00 p.m. - Awards
Important Information:
Race Contact: houda@5peaks.com
Volunteering: Are you interested in volunteering at this event? Click HERE to sign up.
If you have any questions about volunteering with this event, please contact: Megan @ nabvolunteers@5peaks.com
Safety: 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: Washroom facilities are available at Start / Finish area.
Spectators: Spectators Welcome...best viewing is from start/finish area.
Parking: Parking is limited at Chickakoo. Please follow the parking attendant's direction and be prepared to park in the Equestrian Parking Lot and walk to the start/finish area.
Merch & Prizes: All finishers of the Sport and Enduro events will be awarded with a finisher swag item. Finisher medals can be pre-purchased through Movemint or on site while supplies last. Awards ceremony will be held once results are compiled following the completion of all competitors. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each gender in each age category in each distance category, 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.
Medals: We recognize the importance of memorializing one’s efforts and we’d like to offer each member of our community the opportunity to celebrate their achievements with sustainably sourced wooden medals made in Canada.
We are proudly a cup-free event: All of our events are cup-free. This means that there will not be cups at the start or finish line or at any of the aid stations on course. Water and electrolyte drink will be available at the start and finish line and at one or more aid stations throughout the race (varies by venue). If you plan to be out for longer than an hour, please carry a receptacle for drinking and transporting liquid, calories and electrolyte drink.
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5 Peaks Participant Distance Change Process: Please click HERE for information on how to change your distance.