Canmore Sporting Events
Has someone asked you to take them out to the ball game? Get started here with our comprehensive list of professional, junior and amateur sporting events in Canmore, Alberta. Baseball, football, hockey and basketball games in addition to marathons and athletic competitions all fit within this Canmore directory.
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Feb 11
What is the Mountain Smoker? It's an epic event held every spring at Norquay to see how many runs skiers can log on the Lone Pine in three hours. That's three hours of intense skiing that will create a reputation to last a lifetime!
The current record held by Bob Rankin (1981) is 22 runs in 3 hours (30,000 vertical feet)
Entry forms can be picked up from Mountain Magic Equipment in Banff or Mt Norquay Guest Services. Competitors can enter on competition day.
What is the Mountain Smoker? It's an epic event held every spring at Norquay to see how many runs skiers can log on the Lone Pine in three hours. That's three hours of intense skiing that will create a reputation to last a lifetime!
The current record held by Bob Rankin (1981) is 22 runs in 3 hours (30,000 vertical feet)
Entry forms can be picked up from Mountain Magic Equipment in Banff or Mt Norquay Guest Services. Competitors can enter on competition day.
- Ski Norquay Address: Mt Norquay Rd, N of Hwy 1, Banff AB CAN
May 12 to May 13
The Rocky Mountain Soap Women's Run/Walk is held each spring to create safe, fun and inclusive events for women that inspire the pursuit of an active, healthy and environmentally responsible lifestyle.
All proceeds go towards the Pink and Green Ribbon Health Program.
The Rocky Mountain Soap Women's Run/Walk is held each spring to create safe, fun and inclusive events for women that inspire the pursuit of an active, healthy and environmentally responsible lifestyle.
All proceeds go towards the Pink and Green Ribbon Health Program.
- Canmore Nordic Center Address: Canmore Nordic Center Canmore Alberta Canada T1W 1Z4
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The Wood’s Homes Foundation is proud to host the Annual Invitational Golf Tournament at Canmore’s Silvertip Golf Resort. Money raised will go to serving children, youth and their families struggling with mental health issues. The event will include an exciting day of golf followed by dinner and a silent auction. In the past this tournament has raised over $1,250,000 going towards the programs of Wood’s Homes. This year’s tournament will offer an opportunity to support a worthy cause while engaging in a day full of fun.
The Wood’s Homes Foundation is proud to host the Annual Invitational Golf Tournament at Canmore’s Silvertip Golf Resort. Money raised will go to serving children, youth and their families struggling with mental health issues. The event will include an exciting day of golf followed by dinner and a silent auction. In the past this tournament has raised over $1,250,000 going towards the programs of Wood’s Homes. This year’s tournament will offer an opportunity to support a worthy cause while engaging in a day full of fun.
- Silvertip Golf Course Address: 1000 Silvertip Tr Canmore AB CAN T1W 3J4
Jul 22
Nestled in the spectacular Rocky Mountains, this racecourse is comprised of a competitive swim in Quarry Lake, a bike course along the magnificent Three Sisters Parkway and a run through paved tree-lined pathways surrounding the Nordic Center. An array of modified race offerings are available for beginner to advanced triathletes.
Nestled in the spectacular Rocky Mountains, this racecourse is comprised of a competitive swim in Quarry Lake, a bike course along the magnificent Three Sisters Parkway and a run through paved tree-lined pathways surrounding the Nordic Center. An array of modified race offerings are available for beginner to advanced triathletes.
- Canmore Nordic Center Address: Canmore Nordic Center Canmore Alberta Canada T1W 1Z4
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The World Solo 24 Hour Championship mountain-biking event is held in Canmore during July. The race includes a figure eight course at the Canmore Nordic Centre which can be well viewed along the way by cheering spectators. This much-anticipated event attracts 1,400 athletes, competing in teams, and about 3,000 spectators.
The World Solo 24 Hour Championship mountain-biking event is held in Canmore during July. The race includes a figure eight course at the Canmore Nordic Centre which can be well viewed along the way by cheering spectators. This much-anticipated event attracts 1,400 athletes, competing in teams, and about 3,000 spectators.
- Canmore Nordic Centre Address: 1988 Olympic Way Canmore AB CAN T1W 2T6
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The Summer Biathlon Championships combines target shooting with roller skiing or running, and athletes compete following similar rules and distances to the winter version of the sport. Held at the Canmore Nordic Centre.
The Summer Biathlon Championships combines target shooting with roller skiing or running, and athletes compete following similar rules and distances to the winter version of the sport. Held at the Canmore Nordic Centre.
- Canmore Nordic Center Address: Canmore Nordic Center Canmore Alberta Canada T1W 1Z4
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A Celtic festival presented annually on the Sunday of the Labour Day weekend, including highland dance, piping and drumming, heavy sports, sheep dog demonstrations, massed bands, clan tents, Celtic wares and traditional food and beverages.
The heated festival tent starts the day with a pancake breakfast moves to lunch and a beer tent with non-stop entertainment.The evening Ceilidh is a spirited celebration of music and dance, kitchen-party fashion. It features a variety of acts for your entertainment. There is a food concession and two bars.
A Celtic festival presented annually on the Sunday of the Labour Day weekend, including highland dance, piping and drumming, heavy sports, sheep dog demonstrations, massed bands, clan tents, Celtic wares and traditional food and beverages.
The heated festival tent starts the day with a pancake breakfast moves to lunch and a beer tent with non-stop entertainment.The evening Ceilidh is a spirited celebration of music and dance, kitchen-party fashion. It features a variety of acts for your entertainment. There is a food concession and two bars.
- Centennial Park Address: 6th Ave & 5th St. Canmore AB CA
Sep 09
This annual half marathon is arguably one of Canada's most scenic race routes and raises funds for the CAUSE, a local non-profit international relief and development organization. The race is held every September and is run along the Bow River and through the Three Sisters Mountain Village.
This annual half marathon is arguably one of Canada's most scenic race routes and raises funds for the CAUSE, a local non-profit international relief and development organization. The race is held every September and is run along the Bow River and through the Three Sisters Mountain Village.
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Proceeds of the Canmore Rocky Mountain Half Marathon will go towards CAUSE Canada-Canadians Challenging Global Poverty. Participants will race along the Bow River and other trails, offering views of the mountain scenery.
Proceeds of the Canmore Rocky Mountain Half Marathon will go towards CAUSE Canada-Canadians Challenging Global Poverty. Participants will race along the Bow River and other trails, offering views of the mountain scenery.
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5 Peaks hosts several races across Canada, including this one in Canmore, which is one of five in central Alberta. Held at the Canmore Nordic Centre, the race has four categories: sport course, enduro course, half marathon and a children's challenge.
5 Peaks hosts several races across Canada, including this one in Canmore, which is one of five in central Alberta. Held at the Canmore Nordic Centre, the race has four categories: sport course, enduro course, half marathon and a children's challenge.
- Canmore Nordic Centre Address: 1988 Olympic Way Canmore AB CAN T1W 2T6
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To commemorate the anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope, every school in Canada is invited to participate in the Terry Fox National School Run Day. This event will be held simultaneously at schools large and small from coast-to-coast. With millions of schools participating, this could one of the largest single-day events in Canadian history and will allow our youth to show all of Canada the power they have to help others.
To commemorate the anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope, every school in Canada is invited to participate in the Terry Fox National School Run Day. This event will be held simultaneously at schools large and small from coast-to-coast. With millions of schools participating, this could one of the largest single-day events in Canadian history and will allow our youth to show all of Canada the power they have to help others.
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This annual Nordic event is for both ski and snow-show biathlons. Races include individual, short sprint, mass start and relay. The seven day competition takes place at the Nordic Centre in Canmore.
This annual Nordic event is for both ski and snow-show biathlons. Races include individual, short sprint, mass start and relay. The seven day competition takes place at the Nordic Centre in Canmore.
- Canmore Nordic Center Address: Canmore Nordic Center Canmore Alberta Canada T1W 1Z4
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As part of the Canmore Winterfest, the Canmore Classic Sled Dog Races welcomes teams from across North America to participate in this event. Food and drink concessions will be available including a souvenir booth.
The 2008 Canmore Classic has been canceled. Races may or may not continue in 2009.
As part of the Canmore Winterfest, the Canmore Classic Sled Dog Races welcomes teams from across North America to participate in this event. Food and drink concessions will be available including a souvenir booth.
The 2008 Canmore Classic has been canceled. Races may or may not continue in 2009.
- Canmore Nordic Centre Address: 1988 Olympic Way Canmore AB CAN T1W 2T6
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Over the past years with the support from the snowboarding industry, athletes, spectators and sponsors, the YLGRC series has grown to become the most successful, and talked about snowboard series in Canada.
Over the past years with the support from the snowboarding industry, athletes, spectators and sponsors, the YLGRC series has grown to become the most successful, and talked about snowboard series in Canada.
- Ski Norquay Address: Mt Norquay Rd, N of Hwy 1, Banff AB CAN
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Canmore is an ice-climber's paradise with a deluge of accessible ice falls in the area. Beginner's area / demos are at the Junkyards. Mixed climbing clinics are at Hafner Creek. Vendor booths, registration, etc... are at the Canmore Senior's Centre.
Canmore is an ice-climber's paradise with a deluge of accessible ice falls in the area. Beginner's area / demos are at the Junkyards. Mixed climbing clinics are at Hafner Creek. Vendor booths, registration, etc... are at the Canmore Senior's Centre.
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What Town goes cross country skiing for four days on their Main Street?
Canmore Alberta does! We will be Celebrating the Haywood Ski Nationals in March with the Canmore Ski Nationals Community Celebrations. There will be a Cross Country Ski Track on Main Street for four days and many exciting events and fun activities. These activities will include Welcome Ceremonies, Fast and Female, Jackrabbit Races, public usage time with free rentals from Trail Sports, Canmore Nordic Centre Athlete fun races, Dog sled activities and much, much more. Join us Downtown Canmore for these great events in March. This event is presented by the Canmore Destination Marketing Fund and The Canmore Downtown Business Association (BRZ).
What Town goes cross country skiing for four days on their Main Street?
Canmore Alberta does! We will be Celebrating the Haywood Ski Nationals in March with the Canmore Ski Nationals Community Celebrations. There will be a Cross Country Ski Track on Main Street for four days and many exciting events and fun activities. These activities will include Welcome Ceremonies, Fast and Female, Jackrabbit Races, public usage time with free rentals from Trail Sports, Canmore Nordic Centre Athlete fun races, Dog sled activities and much, much more. Join us Downtown Canmore for these great events in March. This event is presented by the Canmore Destination Marketing Fund and The Canmore Downtown Business Association (BRZ).
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Also called the Haywood Ski Nationals, this country-wide championship event is held in Canmore and features middle-distance, long-distance and sprint competitions. The event also features several fun and free community events, such as dog sledding, fun races and street parties.
Also called the Haywood Ski Nationals, this country-wide championship event is held in Canmore and features middle-distance, long-distance and sprint competitions. The event also features several fun and free community events, such as dog sledding, fun races and street parties.
- Canmore Nordic Center Address: Canmore Nordic Center Canmore Alberta Canada T1W 1Z4
