The Banff Jasper Relay is completed in 15 stages.
The 15 stages are split into 2 phases that take place simultaneously. The race route has been split this way to ensure the entire race is completed in daylight hours.
The South Phase (S1-S6) starts at Castle Mountain Junction, just North of the Banff townsite on the 1A Highway, and ends at Saskatchewan River Crossing.
The North Phase (N7-N15) starts at Saskatchewan River Crossing and travvels through the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains in Banff and Jasper National Parks to end in the Jasper townsite.
Below is an overview of the race course stages.
Overview of Course Stages
Please review the Captains manual for reference and more detailed information. Important changes from 2022: Bus Procedures for S2 and S3 and distances for N9 and N10.
South phase – Lake Louise to Saskatchewan River Crossing
Stage S1: Castle Mountain – 14.8 km – Easier
Stage S2: Baker Creek – 18 km – Moderate
Stage S3: Herbert Lake – 20.3 km – Hard
Stage S4: Mosquito Creek – 16.1 km – Moderate
Stage S5: Bow Summit – 17 km –Moderate
Stage S6: Waterfowl Lake – 18.4 km – Moderate
North phase – Norman Creek to Jasper
Stage N7: North Start Sask. River Crossing – 16.4 km – Easier
Stage N8: Norman Creek – 17.5 km – Hard
Stage N9: Big Bend – 12.6 km – Hard (Reduced km as of 2022)
Stage N10: Columbia Icefields – 19.9 km –Hard (Increased km as of 2022)
Stage N11: Beauty Creek – 19 km –Easier
Stage N12: Endless Chain – 14.4 km –Easier
Stage N13: Buck Lake – 14 km –Easier
Stage N14: Mt. Kerkeslin – 19.1 km – Moderate
Stage N15: Athabasca Raft Pullout to Jasper – 19.6 km – Hard
Please note the distances (km) on the charts below give an approximation and are not 100% accurate.
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