LEG FIVE
START: 0.5 km south of Mist Creek at the Pickle Jar Recreation Area
DISTANCE: 17.6 km
DIFFICULTY RATING: 10
FASTEST RECORDED TIME IN 2024: 1:04:13
PACE: 3:38 per km
2025 leg split: Leg five will be available to split due to having to eliminate leg 9 & 10 in 2025 because of the G7 summit. The likely split point will be at Mount Lipsett Day use area splitting the leg into approximately 11.5 KM followed by 6 KM. Maps and details will be available by the end of May. The overall leg map is below.
DESCRIPTION: This is the toughest leg of the relay. It’s hilly with a number of segments at a 7% grade. The runner will gain 450m over the length of this route; 250m are packed into 6.8 km. The runner will be truly tested on Canada’s highest engineered road. The road peaks at Highwood pass, 2206m above sea level. The surface is new asphalt. Watch for wildlife.
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