Pasqua Peaks
Trail Race
Pasqua Peaks Trail Race is an opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying the beautiful autumn vistas of Echo Valley Provincial Park near Fort Qu'Appelle, SK. Whether you choose the 5k, 13k or 26k, our goal is that all runners cross the finish line with a sense of accomplishment and an appreciation for the sport of trail running.
Join us on Oct 6, 2024 for our inaugural race!
REGISTER
Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this exciting new race! Registration opens April 16 and spots are limited. Register early to secure your place on the starting line.
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LOW ECO FOOTPRINT
We will be managing a waitlist this year for those distances that sell out. If you would like to join the waitlist or can no longer attend the race, please contact us via the Email Contact box at the bottom of the page. Registration and transfers close September 22, 2024. There will be no refunds provided unless your spot is taken.
RACE OVERVIEW
5km
The 5k course is a great intro to trail running! The race starts at the Glacier Rock Centre and quickly directs the runners onto 'Owl' which swoops up the valley. You'll then immediately dive back down on 'Eagle' before your final climb back up 'Otter.' From here, you can enjoy the beautiful fall foliage as you wind your way across the top of the valley on the wide cross country ski trails. Finally, you'll have to dig deep as you descend 'Badger' towards the 'Rock Garden' and the finish line!
13km
The 13k (ish) course, with approximately 300m of elevation gain, allows you to hit all the best animal trails in the park! The race starts at the Glacier Rock Centre and quickly directs the runners onto 'Owl,' which swoops up the valley. Enjoy your time up top scurrying through the trees on 'Raccoon' before gliding back down on 'Eagle' with a quick left for a leg burner straight back up on 'Otter'.
You will then head west along the wide cross country ski trails, where you can refuel at the aid station (km 4). Soar onto 'Raven' which takes you part way down the valley, just to have you take a sharp right onto 'Mink' to climb back up. You'll stay on 'Mink' which will guide you back down and enjoy "peaks" of the lake through the trees as you head to Hole in Wall. Your calves should be screaming as you climb a set of stairs on the Interpretive trail for your last big climb!
You've worked those legs, and now it's smooth sailing from here! You will jump back on the ski trails and pass the aid station again for a quick nibble just before the 10km mark, then head to the far east of the park to prance through 'Deer' and onto 'Badger' for a great way to bring it home. Kick it into high gear when you get to the 'Rock Garden' as you get ready to pop out of the trees and race for the finish line!
26km
One 13k loop isn't enough for you?! You can have twice the fun by signing up for the 26k (ish)!
