Banff 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 Banff, Alberta. Baseball, football, hockey and basketball games in addition to marathons and athletic competitions all fit within this Banff directory.
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Feb 18, Mar 17
The Backyard Rail Jam Series takes place several times over the winter season on Saturday nights at Mt. Norquay and is open to skiers and boarders of all ages. The series runs from 7pm till 9pm at night with registration starting at 5pm.
The Backyard Rail Jam Series takes place several times over the winter season on Saturday nights at Mt. Norquay and is open to skiers and boarders of all ages. The series runs from 7pm till 9pm at night with registration starting at 5pm.
- Ski Norquay Address: Mt Norquay Rd, N of Hwy 1 Banff AB CAN
Feb 03 to Feb 04
Dave Irwin's Dash for Cash is an annual fundraising event for the Dave Irwin Foundation for Brain Injury and features teams of four participating in dual slalom format races in support of acquired brain injury education, research and outreach programs. The annual event is held at Sunshine Village Ski Resort in February.
Dave Irwin's Dash for Cash is an annual fundraising event for the Dave Irwin Foundation for Brain Injury and features teams of four participating in dual slalom format races in support of acquired brain injury education, research and outreach programs. The annual event is held at Sunshine Village Ski Resort in February.
- Sunshine Village Ski Resort Address: Off Hwy 1, (8 km (5 mi) W of Banff),
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
Feb 25
You think running is hard? Try it with snowshoes! The Blitz Snowshoe Fun Run will be a fun day hiking/running through single track, double track, cat track, up/down ski runs, and fresh powder terrain. 4km or 8km course. Prizes for top finishers in each age category. Register Online before Feb 19th!
So get out and enjoy the mountain terrain in beautiful Alberta. There is no better way to do it than on snowshoes with the Blitz!
Registration includes entry into the race, Blitz apparel, $5 voucher to Kika Cafe, and numerous chances to win some great prizes provided by our sponsors.
Event Type: Running/Fun Run (winter/snowshoe)
Time: 8.00am - 12:00pm, race starts at 10:00am
Early-Bird Cost: $45
After Dec 31st Cost: $55
Registration Deadline: Feb 19, 2011
Max Participants: 150
You think running is hard? Try it with snowshoes! The Blitz Snowshoe Fun Run will be a fun day hiking/running through single track, double track, cat track, up/down ski runs, and fresh powder terrain. 4km or 8km course. Prizes for top finishers in each age category. Register Online before Feb 19th!
So get out and enjoy the mountain terrain in beautiful Alberta. There is no better way to do it than on snowshoes with the Blitz!
Registration includes entry into the race, Blitz apparel, $5 voucher to Kika Cafe, and numerous chances to win some great prizes provided by our sponsors.
Event Type: Running/Fun Run (winter/snowshoe)
Time: 8.00am - 12:00pm, race starts at 10:00am
Early-Bird Cost: $45
After Dec 31st Cost: $55
Registration Deadline: Feb 19, 2011
Max Participants: 150
- Mount Norquay Address: . Banff AB CA
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Every summer, the Hoodoo Lounge sponsors the Retro Golf Tournament at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course. Entrance fee includes golf, prizes, food and drinks. Costumes mandatory.
Every summer, the Hoodoo Lounge sponsors the Retro Golf Tournament at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course. Entrance fee includes golf, prizes, food and drinks. Costumes mandatory.
- Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course - Stanley Thompson Address: 405 Spray Avenue Banff AB CAN T1L 1J4
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The Banff Jasper Relay is a scenic 258km road race run in 15 stages on highways from Banff to Jasper. The relay is a fundraiser for the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
The relay will consist of 2 phases run simultaneously:
• Phase 1 has 6 stages from Banff to Saskatchewan River Crossing.
• Phase 2 has 9 stages from Saskatchewan River Crossing to Jasper.
Team results are based on the cumulative times for both phases of the relay added together
The Banff Jasper Relay is a scenic 258km road race run in 15 stages on highways from Banff to Jasper. The relay is a fundraiser for the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
The relay will consist of 2 phases run simultaneously:
• Phase 1 has 6 stages from Banff to Saskatchewan River Crossing.
• Phase 2 has 9 stages from Saskatchewan River Crossing to Jasper.
Team results are based on the cumulative times for both phases of the relay added together
Sep 08
Banff regularly hosts visitors from across the continent and around the world and starting in 2010, the town also hosts beginner and professional athletes from throughout North America in this annual triathlon. Participants swim in Two Jack Lake, cycle the Minnewanka Loop and run through the centre of Banff for a spectacularly scenic triathlon.
Banff regularly hosts visitors from across the continent and around the world and starting in 2010, the town also hosts beginner and professional athletes from throughout North America in this annual triathlon. Participants swim in Two Jack Lake, cycle the Minnewanka Loop and run through the centre of Banff for a spectacularly scenic triathlon.
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- Lake Minnewanka Address: About 11 km (7 mi) northwest of Banff Banff AB CA
- Two Jack Lake Address: . Banff AB CA
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This Terry Fox Run takes place in Banff every September is in support of cancer research. In Banff, the run takes place at the Recreation Grounds, while there are similar runs held in Canmore and Lake Louise.
This Terry Fox Run takes place in Banff every September is in support of cancer research. In Banff, the run takes place at the Recreation Grounds, while there are similar runs held in Canmore and Lake Louise.
Sep 22
This annual 10K and 22K road race has been taking place for over 30 years in Banff and has been voted Alberta's best road race. The organized race, usually held on a September Saturday, donates profits generated from the event back into the community. Starts at the Banff Recreation Grounds.
This annual 10K and 22K road race has been taking place for over 30 years in Banff and has been voted Alberta's best road race. The organized race, usually held on a September Saturday, donates profits generated from the event back into the community. Starts at the Banff Recreation Grounds.
- Banff Recreation Grounds Address: Cave Avenue Banff AB CAN
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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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The race starts out from the front of the Caribou Lodge and Spa, running on an out and back course along Banff Avenue and Tunnel Mountain Road. Participants carry “Glo Sticks” and can enjoy refreshments, awards and draw prizes in the lodge following the race.
The race starts out from the front of the Caribou Lodge and Spa, running on an out and back course along Banff Avenue and Tunnel Mountain Road. Participants carry “Glo Sticks” and can enjoy refreshments, awards and draw prizes in the lodge following the race.
- Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa Address: 521 Banff Avenue Banff AB CAN T1L 1H8
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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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Following the men who compete in late November, the Ladies World Cup comes to Lake Louise in early December and features two days of downhill racing on Friday and Saturday, followed by the Super G on Sunday.
Following the men who compete in late November, the Ladies World Cup comes to Lake Louise in early December and features two days of downhill racing on Friday and Saturday, followed by the Super G on Sunday.
- Lake Louise Address: Lake Louise AB CAN
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Alpine ski enthusiasts can catch World Cup action at Lake Louise in late November (men) and early December (ladies). The Ladies Super G is the last race to run and is held on Sunday.
Alpine ski enthusiasts can catch World Cup action at Lake Louise in late November (men) and early December (ladies). The Ladies Super G is the last race to run and is held on Sunday.
- Lake Louise Address: Lake Louise AB CAN
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The Sunshine 5000 Ski Mountaineering Competition is a two-day event held at Sunshine Village in cooperation with the Alpine Club of Canada. The competition features backcountry skiing and mountaineering (vertical climbing and boot-pack sections) in three categories (Race, Citizen and Introductory). Open for both men and women.
The Sunshine 5000 Ski Mountaineering Competition is a two-day event held at Sunshine Village in cooperation with the Alpine Club of Canada. The competition features backcountry skiing and mountaineering (vertical climbing and boot-pack sections) in three categories (Race, Citizen and Introductory). Open for both men and women.
- Sunshine Village Ski Resort Address: Off Hwy 1, (8 km (5 mi) W of Banff),
