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The Kananaskis Ski Marathon is a "loppet", a cross-country ski race open to the public, emphasizing participation, personal challenge, camaraderie, sportsmanship, and fun. The competition takes place in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, one of Alberta's finest cross-country ski trail systems, about a ninety-minute drive west of Calgary in Kananaskis Country. All competitors - over 600 of them - are treated to beverages and hot soup, and (most importantly!) plenty of home-made cookies - that's why our loppet is called "the Cookie Race"!
Race Details
The 2010 Kananaskis Ski Marathon will run on Saturday, February 27, 2010.
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Race features for 2010 include:
- New 1 km Jackrabbit course, initiated in 2008. There will be a pedestrian crosswalk on Kananaskis Lakes Trail (main road). Please obey all traffic signs and directions from traffic controllers.
- Same-day race registration NOT available (except for 1km and 3km racers).
- While there will still be a timed 'Touring' category for 15km, 24km and 42km courses, medals only given for the 'Racing' categories.
- There is an overall limit on participation, so registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. So far, we have never had to cut off registrations, but there is always that possibility.
- Pocaterra parking lot reserved for car-pool vehicles only (greater than 1 person per vehicle).
Additional Notes:
- Be sure to bring extra clothing and wax for changing weather conditions.
- If you wish to discontinue racing, you MUST hand over your bib to a race official at Boulton or at the finish line before leaving the area. A shuttle service from Boulton feeding station back to Pocaterra will be provided.
- If you're not a competitor, note that all the park's ski trails remain open to the public during the event.
- Finally, please note that dogs can be a problem around race sites. Please ensure your dog is on a leash, or, better yet, left at home.
Accommodation
| The Delta Lodge at Kananaskis is the closest accommodation to the race site (approx 35 minutes drive), and are offering a special "2010 Cookie Race" rate of $99.00 per night (based on availability). This rate is available only through phone reservations: 403-591-7711 reference code "AS4". |
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Accommodation is also available in Canmore at the Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge.
