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In 2020 we moved this relay to Ekiden due to Covid restrictions in Banff. We had so much fun that we’re going to stay at Wintergreen. Ever wondered what it’s like to run 18 holes of golf without having to actually hit a little tiny ball with a stick? Now is your chance! Along with the greatest tail gate party you’ll ever find. Running and tailgating – don’t miss out! We’ll be utilizing cart paths around the golf course and trails over what used to be the ski hill! Your entry fee includes a delicious lunch and we’ll have $5 beer!
Covid protocols
There are none. YAY! We do ask that you don’t attend if you are unwell.
Route
We have added some distance to legs 2 & 4 and will have maps updated shortly. Basically, leg 4 is now the complete reverse of the map you see for leg 5 making it almost 7km and leg 2 is the same but with the ski hill making it almost 9km. The full course equals 41.5 km and makes for a challenging almost marathon for our solo runners. Please plan on being self supporting. We will have a water station at the start/finish area.
42.195km
The lengths of Ekiden can vary greatly, but this year our Ekiden covers 41.5 km, with five relay runners covering various distances. We may be able to add on to one or two legs to get closer to our 42km distance.
Solo option
The solo options comes with a couple of conditions. There will be a cut off time for each leg (listed as time of day below) with an overall cut off time of 4 1/2 hours. We aren’t setting up any aid stations on course. There will be water as you pass through the start/finish and you will be able to put any food needs you have there to collect as you pass through. Solo runners will also have priority parking right at the start/finish to collect anything you need as you go. When you register for the solo race please familiarize yourself with the general race rules (bottom of this page) and the cut off times.
Cut off times for solo runners
Leg one: 11:15
Leg two: 12:00
Leg three: 1:15
Leg four: 1:45
Leg five (finish): 2:30
Race package pick up day and time
Race package pick up will be at Stride’s Running Store Marda Loop (3558 Garrison Gate SW) on Thursday October 13 from 4:00 – 7:00. Packages can be picked up at Stride’s Fish Creek (1119, 380 Canyon Meadows Dr. S.E.) on Friday, October 14 during regular business hours by request only. You must request south store pick up by 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and any unclaimed packages left at Fish Creek will not be transported to Wintergreen. Packages for out of town teams will be available for pick up on race morning at Wintergreen beginning at 9:15.
Start/Finish & Parking
Each leg starts and finishes at Wintergreen Golf & Country Club (50108 Wintergreen Way, Bragg Creek)
We will do a group start of all leg 1 runners.
Food and Beer
The Notorious P.I.G. food truck will be on site providing you with a delicious BBQ lunch (veggie option available). We’ll have Tool Shed beer available for $5.
Important Information
Race day information will be updated early October.
Race Rules
Please check out the Banff Ekiden relay race rules
