Course Descriptions
Mountain Half Marathon
Surface: Paved and wide gravel trails with some roadway shoulders. Moderate hills.
Description: Start at the Canmore Nordic Centre and do a 1km lap on CNC property to thin out the pack of runners. Exit the CNC and continue heading South along the Spray Lakes Road (Highway 742), turning left through the residential area, and downhill towards Three Sisters Drive. Continuing along Rundle Drive, head onto Rundle Plant lane to reach the River Trail. Follow the bridge loop, cross the River via the Bridge Road Pedestrian Path and continue along the river trails towards Three Sisters Mountain Village. From the Pedestrian Crossing continue via a 6km out and back loop (3km each) through Three Sisters Mountain Village. Once at the Pedestrian Crossing again, head back towards the CNC via the Three Sisters Parkway/Spray Lakes Road. There will be at least 3 water station opportunities on the Mountain Half Marathon course. It is recommended that runners carry their own water if required more frequently. Click here to see a map Note: This Half Marathon course is one of the most scenic courses out there, but it is challenging and it is recommended that you have experience running in the mountains. |
10km Run & Walk Course
Surface: Combination of paved and dirt trails with some sections of rock and roots. Moderate hills.
Description: Start at the Canmore Nordic Centre and follow the trail markers around 5km of wide paved paths. This will thin the group out before coming back through the stadium area and heading up into the trees for another 5km of twisty, turny, hilly gravel and dirt trails. There will be at least 3 water station opportunities on the 10km course. Click here to see a map Note: This course might be changed to 2x around the 5km paved trails within the Nordic Centre in the event of snow-covered or extremely muddy trails. |
5km Run & Walk Course
Surface: Dirt trails within the Canmore Nordic Centre. Some sections of rock and roots.
Moderate hills. Description: Start at the Canmore Nordic Centre and follow the signs up, down and around the trails. There will be at least 1 water station on the 5km course. Click here to see a map Note: This course might be relocated to paved trails within the Nordic centre in the event of snow-covered or extremely muddy trails. |
5km Stroller Jog Course
Surface: Paved trails within the Canmore Nordic Centre.
Moderate hills. Description: Start at the Canmore Nordic Centre and take your passenger on a scenic spin around 5km of wide, nicely-paved trails. There will be at least 1 water station on the stroller jog course. Click here to see a map |
It's your race - run/walk at your own pace!
Enjoy the challenge of your race, but remember that you can always walk and indulge in the beauty of the Canadian Rockies.
It's all about women, a healthy balance in life and FUN!
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Enjoy the challenge of your race, but remember that you can always walk and indulge in the beauty of the Canadian Rockies.
It's all about women, a healthy balance in life and FUN!
back to Event Essentials
