Gold Bar Park, July 20th
The third race of the 5 Peaks Northern Alberta Trail Running Series is located in Edmonton’s Gold Bar Park. Located along the North Saskatchewan River, Gold Bar Park is home to hard pack trails, technical singletrack, and the infamous Esso Hill. Enjoyed by Edmontonians in both summer and winter, the park is a gathering place for all who love the river valley. Distances for all ages, abilities, and ambitions. Sign up soon to secure your spot, sweet finisher swag, and save!
Race Distances and Maps:
Kid's Race - 1 km
Kid's Race - 3 km
* Race distances and maps are subject to change based on trail conditions up to the day of the race.
The race starts off with 2 kilometers of hard pack trail with lots of room to spread out before climbing the hill towards Goldstick Park and ducking into the single track. The first aid station is up at the top of a steep climb and is a welcome sight in the summer heat. After the aid station, the course dips back into the single track and flows back to the park before heading out to 50 Street and looping back to the park.
Gold Bar features one of the most challenging 3 KM kids races - a great opportunity for the kids to enjoy the singletrack.
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Location: Gold Bar Park
Event Schedule:
Saturday, July 9th
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Packet Pick Up @ Fast Trax (7326 101 Ave NW, Edmonton). Note: swag will be handed out at the finish line on Sunday.
Sunday, July 20th
7:30 a.m. - Packet Pick Up Begins
8:00 a.m. - Sherri’s Back-Of-The-Pack Sport Start -Hikers/Walkers
8:15 a.m. - 3K Kid's Run Start
8:35 a.m. - 1k Kid's Run Start - sign up is free and done the morning of the race.
9:00 a.m. - Enduro/Sport - Self Seeded Waves
9:30 a.m. - Post Race Food
11:00 a.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 so please carpool if you can.
Awards & Prizes: All finishers of the Sport and Enduro events will be awarded with a finisher swag item. Finisher medals can be pre-purchased through Race Roster 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 electrolytes.
Race Roster Registration Refund Protection: Please click HERE if you purchased the Registration Refund Protection through Race Roster and need to cancel your registration.
5 Peaks Distance Change Process: Please click HERE for information on how to change your race distance.
