The Jasper Winter Pentathlon is a made-in-Jasper event which brings together much of what makes the community great: diverse culture, outdoor recreation, connection to nature and community spirit.
Taking place this year on February 1 at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s Lake Mildred, the Pentathlon is a five star blend of competition and fun.
The Pentathlon is a team race, participants of which cycle, cross-country ski, snowshoe, ice skate, and run.
While the event is timed and winners are declared, there are also prizes for best costumes and best team spirit. Where else can a snowshoeing Chewbacca be cheered on by a pack of Minions while an ultra-marathoner in a retro one-piece gets his skates tied by a zombie bride?
Championed by the local Francophone association, even if you don’t take part in the bike-ski-snowshoe-skate-run combination, listening to the cheers for participants echo across a mountainous amphitheatre c’est incroyable.
The Jasper Winter Pentathlon is open to teams of one to five racers. This year, the ACFA is covering equipment rentals for those who need it.
Register here by January 31.
