LEG EIGHT
This leg will be shortened in 2025 due to modifications required because of the G7 Summit. The leg distance will be approximately 10KM, finishing at Galatea Day use. Updated map and details will be available by the end of May.
A forced start will occur on this leg, with the time to be determined by the end of May.
START: Fortress Mountain turnoff
DISTANCE: 15.97 km
DIFFICULTY RATING: 4 – 5
FASTEST RECORDED TIME IN 2024: 54:43
PACE: 3:26 per km
DESCRIPTION: This hilly leg has an overall elevation loss of 144m. The route continues to follow the Kananaskis River along the eastern edge of the valley. The surface is asphalt.
Updated maps with the shortened 2025 version of leg 8 will be available by the end of May.
Click here for an interactive map of the usual leg 8.
Click here for a pdf of the usual leg 8 map.
