Chickakoo, AB - August 10th
The fourth race of the 5 Peaks Trail Running Series in Northern Alberta is run at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area, in Parkland County approximately 30 minutes west of Edmonton. Chickakoo offers 480 acres of scenic mix of woods and lakes that attracts a diversity of birds and other wildlife such as moose, deer, beavers, and more. It is a popular destination for runners, hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders in summer and is groomed for cross country skiers in winter. The race route is known for grinding hill climbs, technical singletrack, steep downhills, and fast hard pack sections. 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 Run - 1 km
Kid's Run 3 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.
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Location: Chickakoo Lake
Event Schedule: Sunday, August 10th
8:30 a.m. - On-site Packet Pickup
9:00 a.m. - Sherri’s Back-Of-The-Pack Sport Start -Hikers/Walkers
9:15 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: Kevin McDonald - 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: deb@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.
Awards & Prizes: All finishers of the 3K, 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. The cording, the wood and the paint used to create these medals are all proudly sourced by Canadian small businesses. These medals will be available for pre-purchase through Race Roster for $10 or $15 on race day.
You can customize your medal by adding a race venue charm, distance charm, or both. Medals and charms will vary from event to event. To pre-purchase your medal, please click on the Race Roster Event Store button below, add the medal to your cart, and complete your payment. The medals are 3” tall by 2.95” wide and 100% baltic birch. Medals are $10 through Race Roster or $15 on race day. Customized charms are $1 per charm, all subject to availability.
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.
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