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

GU Energy

Trailrunner Magazine 

Apex Massage

Investor's Group

Powderface42

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 Trail Association.  Please click here to learn how you can make a difference.

Welcome! 

 

Registration is now full for 2010.  Participants wishing to sell or purchase an entry can try www.calgaryroadrunners.com and check out their classified section.  We also recommend the Iron Legs 50 Mile Ultra on August 14, 2010.  There is a relay option with 50K and 30K legs.  Check out www.ironlegs.ca for details.

 

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.      

~ Jen Silverthorn & Jamie Nott, Race Directors

 

Join us on Saturday, August 28, 2010 for the 17th 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 August 1 but we'll do our best to accommodate).  Awards will be presented to the top male and female racers in each distance.  

Registration - FULL

Fees

 

16K - $40

29K - $50

42K - $60

 

On-line Registration

 

On-line registration available at www.eventsonline.ca is now closed.  A service fee of $3 will be applied.

  

Please keep in mind that this race is capped at a total of 150 racers for all three events.  If you are unable to register on-line please contact the race director.

Package Pick-Up

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

Thursday, August 26 from 4-7 pm

Friday, August 27 from 4-6 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);. 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

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

 

There are some amazing photos from 2009 by John Rajic and Peter Coombes available for viewing and purchase.  Click here to peruse.

 

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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