Sir Norman Watson Classic

Saturday August 6th, 2011 - Enter the Race Today!

The Sir Norman Watson Classic is a non-profit event that raises money for local causes. It is named after Sir Norman Watson, the founder of the Lake Louise Ski Club and the Post Hotel and was founded in 1989 by Eric Correll and Lynn Wilson, founder of Wilson Mountain Sports, in honour of Watson. Download the race poster and the 2011 detailed description.

One of the nicest things about this event is that it is doable by a wide range of participants. The relay race consists of 4 sections:

1. The race begins with a 10-kilometers mountain bike ride from the Lake Louise Train Station to Deer Lodge and back.
2. Next is a 9-kilometers run along the Bow River Loop, the Louise Creek trail and the Tramline trail back to the train station.
3. Two people jump into a canoe and paddle 27-kilometers down the Bow River to Castle Mountain. At that point the race will come to a temporary stop.
4. The final leg will be a 27-kilometer road bike race with a staggered start from Castle Mountain to the Lake Louise Ski Area along the Bow Valley Parkway.