Powderface Marathon & Half Marathon - June 28th, 2025

The Powderface Mountain Marathon is an Alberta trail running classic - a ‘must-do’ for any trail runner. The Powderface Mountain Marathon serves up 44.4km (so technically it’s an ultramarathon) and ~ 1671m of elevation gain on some beautiful K-Country singletrack. In addition to the Powderface Mountain Marathon, we’re offering up a half marathon distance option. This event fills ups fast! Sign up soon to secure your spot & sweet finisher swag!

The 2024 event is SOLD OUT!

Race Distances and Maps:

Click on the links below for maps, elevation gain and loss, and aid station locations.
Powderface Marathon
Powderface Half Marathon

Race distances and maps are subject to change based on trail conditions up to the day of the race.

Schedule: Saturday, June 28th, 2025

  • 6:30 a.m. - Packet Pick Up Opens at Station Flats

  • 7:15 a.m. - Marathoners check-in start chute – bibs recorded

  • 7:30 a.m. - Full Marathon Start

  • 8:00 a.m. - Packet Pick Up Ends

  • 8:30 a.m. - Half Marathon Start

  • 10:00 a.m. - Expected Half Marathon Winner

  • 12:15 p.m. - Expected Full Marathon Winner

  • 2:30 p.m. - Awards


Important Information:

Race Director and Volunteer Contact: Kevin McDonald - houda@5peaks.com

Volunteering: Are you interested in volunteering at this event? Click HERE to sign up.

Mandatory Gear: All runners must carry the following items at all times during their run, for their own safety:
- Water vessel that can be filled at aid stations.
- Light shell or jacket
- Toque or buff

Optional Gear:
- Hiking poles

- Bear Spray

Aid Stations: Aid stations will have a variety of water, electrolyte drink (Blonyx Hydra+), cola, fruit, pretzels, chips, Xact Nutrition Fruit Bars.

Washrooms: Washroom facilities are located in the parking lot at the start / finish.

Parking: Parking at Station Flats is limited so be sure to arrive early and please carpool!

Drop Bags: If you'd like to have a drop bag on the course for you, we can place these for you at the aid stations/ check points. Please label your bags with your name and which checkpoint you would like them placed at.

Cut Off Times: The aid station cut-off times are established for your own safety and apply to marathon runners only. Any person not making the cut-off times is likely injured or in jeopardy of finishing the race. You will be directed by race officials to remain at the aid station and will be transported back to the start of the race.

The aid station cut off times are:
- 2nd Powderface road crossing (Aid station 3) — 12:00 pm
- Powderface parking lot (Aid station 4) — 2:00 pm

Safety: In the interest of racer safety and because of the size of our attendance and the technicality of our course, please do not bring the following on the race course:

No dogs
No headphones
No strollers or baby joggers

Spectators: Spectators Welcome...best viewing from start/finish area.

2024 5 Peaks Participant Transfer Process: Please click HERE for information on how to transfer your registration.

Race Roster Registration Refund Protection: Please click HERE if you purchased the Registration Refund Protection through Race Roster and need to cancel your registration.

Awards & Prizes:

All finishers will receive a custom Powderface Mountain Marathon Trail Trucker and a finisher’s medal.
Additional prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each gender in each distance.


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