Mountain Run Series – The Purcell Push
Enjoy the Summer at Kicking Horse with a mountain challenge!
Join us for The Purcell Push, our first event of the Mountain Run Series at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. This high-altitude route combines stunning views, forested climbs, and creek crossings.
Choose your challenge:
🔺 Long Route: 11.4 km with 785m elevation gain – Start from the Plaza and push your way up the 10 Road to Catamount Top, then tackle the scenic loop before descending to the finish at Catamount Mid Station.
🔺 Short Route: A condensed 7.8 km with 440m elevation gain version of the same course, starting at Catamount Top, and finishing at Catamount Mid Station.
Expect a fully flagged course, bike crossing signage, and two water stations (Catamount Top and Catamount Mid Station).
🎯 Start Times:
• 10:00 AM – Long Route (Plaza start)
• 11:00 PM – Short Route (Catamount Top start)
🎟️ Event/Lift Access:
All participants must have a lift ticket or Summer Season Pass to access the course or ride the Catamount Chair.
Special rate: $10 plus tax lift tickets available at Guest Services.
Event Release Agreement:
All participants must complete the Special Event Release Agreement.
Event Registration: REGISTER NOW
🏁 Wrap-Up: By 1:00 PM
Get ready to run, climb, and celebrate the Summer with a strong push into the Purcells!
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