Guided Trail Running
You likely already know that Banff National Park has a lot of hiking trails – more than 1,600 km of them, to be exact. One way to cover more ground and go deeper into the park’s famous backcountry trails is on a guided trail run. There’s an art to trail running, and your guide will you help you discover the pacing, speed and terrain choices that add up to create that legendary “runner’s high” you’ve always heard about.
Good To Know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 1-3 hrs
- When
- Jun - Oct
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Local Tips
As this can be a fairly demanding sport, it’s good to take it slow and ease into trail running at a gradual pace.
Your guide will explain why packing light is key to trail running, while also ensuring you have all the essentials like bear spray, an emergency communications device and of course, your favourite energy bars.
It’s easy to get absorbed in the steady flow of a trail run, but don’t forget to keep making noise to alert wildlife of your presence and avoid surprises – for anyone involved!
