Canmore

This is the kick-off event for a four race series geared toward youth and masters racers … and fun

Regional Cadet Support Unit (Prairie) Canadian Cadet Movement Biathlon Championship Series Stage III Alberta Provincials 2011. Cadet from across Alberta compete for position at the 2011 Stage IV National Biathlon Championships in Valcartier Quebec from 5-12 March 2011.

In a Biathlon competition the biathlete skis distances varying from 7.5 to 20 km and stops at the shooting range to shoot two or four times with both the distance and the number of shooting bouts depending on the type of competition in question.  Penalties are applied for missed targets.  For information about the sport and the event go to

Biathlon is an Olympic sport, which combines competitive free-technique cross country skiing and small-bore rifle marksmanship. For information about the sport and the event go to

A great event for the whole family – watch top racers in Alberta compete and participate in recreational-level youth and master events.

This event will be a gentle introduction to orienteering racing.  A short clinic will explain the basics of navigation using the orienteering map and simple racing strategies.  A mass-start race will follow the Canmore Nordic Centre trail system.  The clinic and race will be designed for first-time and intermediate-level orienteerers.  All fitness levels are welcome.  Individual, teams and family entries are invited.  A BBQ will follow.

The classic trail running race series comes to the Canmore Nordic Centre again in 2009.  Featuring distances from 6 km to a 1/2 marathon, this season-ending trail race is not to be missed! Enjoy this running race that incorporates single-track trails, hiking trails, x-country trails, ski runs and more. Challenge your endurance with various elevation gains on the course while enjoying the breathtaking scenery.

In 2009 there are more than 100 XTERRA off-road triathlon and trail running events held in 15 countries worldwide.  Race director; Tony Smith is looking forward to building on the success of the innaugural 2009 XTERRA Canmore event while presenting the 2010 XTERRA Off-road Triathlon & Duathlon Festival.

 TransRockies – from Fernie to Canmore through the most spectacular scenery in North America. A multi-day biking events with a 400km continuous route through the high Canadian Rockies.

Discover the beauty of the Canmore Nordic Centre in the summer though orienteering; refine your navigation skills while mountain biking in Alberta’s wonderful forests. Orienteering is a sport that can be done by all ages, all fitness levels, and all levels of experience.

Visits the Canmore Nordic Centre for this 3-day mountain biking event. Events include elite racing, kid and recreational races, expo area and gear sale, music and after party.  

The Canmore Challenge Trail Races are back!  The best trail races in Canada will also be the host for the National and North American Mountain Race Championships bringing some of the world’s best to Alberta.  The Challenge is an event for anybody with distances from 4 km to 12 km.  The event will test your endurance around the breathtaking Canmore Nordic Centre Trails.  Don’t miss out on surviving the challenge.

This weekend event at the Canmore Nordic Centre includes kid’s mountain bike race and Alberta Cup Mountain Bike race.  Top racers will be vying for Canada Cup points, while kids will learn the basic fun elements of the sport! For more information go to

Come out and play discgolf on challenging alpine course in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

“Try Orienteering” at the Canmore Nordic Centre during National Orienteering Week!  This event will be a gentle introduction to orienteering racing.  A short clinic will explain the basics of navigation using the orienteering map and simple racing strategies.  A mass-start race will follow the Canmore Nordic Centre trail system.  The clinic and race will be designed for first-time and intermediate-level orienteerers.  All fitness levels are welcome.  Individual, teams and family entries are invited.  A BBQ...