moose mountain trail races - bragg creek - alberta - canada

Sponsors

 

Our sponsors are keen to make this an awesome race for you. Visit them and tell them about your Moose Mountain race experience!

 

Gord's Running Store

New Balance

Calgary Roadrunners

Trailrunner Magazine 

Apex Massage

Investor's Group

Ever Bamboo

Little Monkey Metal Works

Culligan Water

Springbok Consulting

 

Beneficiaries

 

We are proud to donate our proceeds and invest back into the community that supports our race and environmental stewards who promote responsible trail use and environmental protection.  This year, our race proudly supports the Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association.  Please click here to learn how you can make a difference.

Welcome! 

 

We're looking forward to the 20th Annual Moose Mountain Trail Races on Saturday, August 25, 2012.  

 

The RACE is sold out.  There is no wait list.  Please check www.calgaryroadrunners.com classifieds as this site is often used to buy and sell entries.  Transfers allowed between runners until July 22 at midnight.  Details below on how to complete a transfer (under registration). 

 

We love trail running.  Probably as much as you.  That's why we work hard to bring you one of the most amazing trail running events around.  Please come and join us on some of the most scenic trails in the area.     

Join us on Saturday, August 25, 2012 for the 20th Annual Moose Mountain Trail Races.  We are proud to be part of the Trailrunner Trophy Series.  Bragg Creek is located 45 minutes west of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  This year we are offering a marathon distance.  Scroll below to learn more and register.  And if you're looking for more information please drop us a line at 403-282-3554 or email

 

Course Details

 

Water/aid stations are available along the 16K course at 8K only.  Along the 29K course, aid stations are available at 9K, 13K, 16K and 20K.  Along the 42K course, aid stations are available at 9K, 13K, 16K, 20K, 27K and 32K.  

 

Due to high winds and unpredictable conditions, all 29K and 42K runners must carry a windproof jacket with them. Start time for the 29K and 42K is 8:30am and the 16K starts at 11:00am from the West Bragg Creek Parking Lot.

 

Detailed Course Map & Descriptions.  These maps are for all three distances.  In the event of increment weather (e.g. lightning, snow, heavy rains), the courses may be modified.

 

To reduce environmental impact in this pristine recreation area, all runners and volunteers are encouraged to bring refillable water bottles on course as well as a plate, bowl, cup and utensils for the post race meal.  Recycling station is available at the finish line for beverage containers and we will accept returned bib pins.

 

Entry fees includes lunch, chance at great draw prizes and cool gear (guaranteed for entries received by July 1 but we'll do our best to accommodate).  Awards will be presented to the top male and female racers in each distance.  

Registration and Bib Transfers

Fees (same as last year)

 

16K - $40

29K - $50

42K - $60

 

On-line Registration is no longer available.

 

Confirmation list available at www.eventsonline.ca.  A service fee will be applied. 

  

Please keep in mind that this race is capped at a total of 150 racers for all three events.  Transfers between runners allowed until midnight on July 22, 2012.  If running a longer distance, runner will be requested to pay the difference on race day.  The original runner must email the director to indicate the bib is being transferred and provide the following information on the new runner: name, mailing address, email, phone, age on race day, distance and shirt size (we'll try to accommodate BUT no guarantees).  New runner will be expected to sign a waiver on race day.

 

Package Pick-Up

Race package pick up available at Gord’s Store on:

Thursday, August 23 from 4:15 - 7:00 pm

Friday, August 24 from 4:15 - 5:45 pm

 

Pick up available on race day at the start line up to 30 minutes before race start

Trophy Series

Trailrunner Magazine Trophy Series is a point series of over 120 selected trail races (from March 1 to September 30) throughout the United States and Canada. All participants racing in the Moose Mountain Trail Races will be automatically entered in the series.  All racers finishing a registered race receive points in either of two divisions: non-marathon and marathon and longer distance (26.2 miles and beyond) and earn a chance to win one of their random draw prizes;. Please visit www.trailrunnermag.com for details.

Directions

The race is staged from the West Bragg Creek recreational area.

 

From Trans-Canada Hwy #1

  • Turn south at Hwy #22 exit and follow road for 19km to Bragg Creek

  • Turn Right just before the Shell Station in Bragg Creek

  • Follow road across the Elbow River Bridge to a T-intersection

  • Turn left onto West Bragg Creek Road (Twp Rd #232) and follow for 9km 

  • Road ends at the West Bragg Creek Recreational Area.

From Calgary, Hwy #8

  • Take Hwy #8 west until it ends at Hwy #22 (Bragg Creek Road) 

  • Turn left (South) and follow road to Bragg Creek.

  • Turn Right just before the Shell Station in Bragg Creek

  • Follow road across the Elbow River Bridge to a T-intersection

  • Turn left onto West Bragg Creek Road (Twp Rd #232) and follow for 9km

  • Road ends at the West Bragg Creek Recreational Area.

From Calgary, Hwy #22X

  • Take Hwy #22X and turn north on Hwy #22 

  • Follow Hwy #22 to Bragg Creek and turn Left at  the Shell Station in Bragg Creek

  • Follow road across the Elbow River Bridge to a T-intersection

  • Turn left onto West Bragg Creek Road (Twp Rd #232) and follow for 9km

  • Road ends at the West Bragg Creek Recreational Area.

Results

2011 Telephone Loop - 16K, Moose Mountain 29K and Moose Marathon 42K

 

2010 Telephone Loop - 16K, Moose Mountain 29K and Moose Marathon 42K

Photos from 2010 by Kathy Taerum posted at www.calgaryroadrunners.com

 

2009 Telephone Loop - 16K, Moose Mountain 29K and Moose Marathon 42K 

Photos by John Rajic and Peter Coombes for viewing and purchase.  Click here.

 

2008 Telephone Loop - 16K and Moose Mountain - 29K

 

2007 Telephone Loop - 16K and Moose Mountain - 29K     

 

2006 Telephone Loop - 16K and Moose Mountain - 29K

 

2005 Telephone Loop - 16K and Moose Mountain - 29K

 

2004 Telephone Loop - 16K and Moose Mountain - 29K

 

2003 Telephone Loop - 16K and Moose Mountain - 29K

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