Wild Rose Women's Spring Indoor Triathlon
2025-03-16 07:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
A Triathlon For All Abilities!
(ages 10+)
Divided into heats, you will have 10 minutes to swim as many laps as you can (any stroke) in the pool, 20 minutes to bike on a stationary bike with a coach leading you through a course, and then 15 minutes to walk or run as many laps as you can on the track. Register in the heat you want so you can participate with friends. For ALL LEVELS! From your first triathlon to the experienced triathlete.

What you get at the Wild Rose Women’s Indoor Triathlon Experience:

a professionally managed event by RnR Premier Events

a supportive environment focused on success for all athletes from beginner to advanced

a personalized race bib

a commemorative finisher’s bracelet

post-race massage

post-race smoothie from Jugo Juice

Registration:Register by December 31st, 2024 = $65Register between January 1st, 2025 – January 31st, 2025 = $70Register between February 1st, 2025 – February 28th, 2025 = $80Register after February 29th, 2025 = $90

Mountain Bike Festival
2025-06-07 10:00 - 18:00 | Cochrane & District AG Society, 43080 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A9, Canada
Angry Hawk Mountain Bike Festival!!
June 7th, 2025 – Cochrane Alberta
This year we are expanding the Angry Hawk Youth Enduro (sponsored by Big Hill Cycle) to include an afternoon Dual Slalom open to all ages! With this expansion we are raising funds with a Westjet gift of flight Raffle, https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/bike-cochrane-societys-annual-raffle–2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawJG0aNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQleAmQ4J8rOaW5461zR4k0cTQuxVa2RmAQzVfe0Ais5SR7IyLEJ8ret8Q_aem_gSjkrnicBIXEjCIS0bLDAg
Youth Enduro – Sponsored by Big Hill Cycle (ages 5-17)
Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. MDT
Dual Slalom Race – All ages
Saturday, June 7, 2025 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. MDT
Location
Buffalo Bean bike trail at the Cochrane Ag society, 43080 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane AB T4C 2K1
Enduro race and racetrack specifically designed for the next generation of youth mountain bikers, in our own backyard on our newly created highly popular Buffalo Bean trail network at the Cochrane Agriculture society.
Angry Hawk Youth Enduro race – Sponsored by Big Hill Cycle
Ages 5-17 (minimum 20” wheels)
Cost: $40.00 + Membership (All racers must be Bike Cochrane Members)
Dual Slalom Race
All Ages (on pedals)
Cost: $40.00 + Membership (All racers must be Bike Cochrane Members)
If you are not currently a Bike Cochrane members, add on a $30 youth membership or $40 adult membership. Members will have full access to all Bike Cochrane events and discounts in 2025.
Spaces are limited

4th Annual G20 Paddlefest
2025-07-05 - 2025-07-06 | AB
The 4th Annual G20 Paddlefest takes place on July 5, 2025, features the tour of ghost lake, which is a 20km distance course that will circumnavigate Ghost lake, and will be open to all paddle craft (SUP, Prone, Kayak, Canoe).
The 10km course covers the first section of the lake before turning back.
Later, after everyone has had a chance to rest up and socialize, the tech race begins near the start/finish line. This will be an 800meter course with a seated water start, 7 buoy turns, and a water finish. There will be two heats starting at 12:00 and 12:15, and a final at 12:45. Everyone will be split up into the two heats with the top four women and top four men from each heat moving onto the finals.

NEW for 2025: “The Jack Morris Classic” will also take place this weekend on Sunday, this is a river course starting in Exshaw, in the Rocky Mountains and head up and back on the beautiful Bow River. This slow moving section of water is emerald green and features some beautiful scenery. You won’t soon forget this course! The distance is about 10k.

Check out the instagram page @G20_paddlefestival for more information and to see the course map

Saturday Schedule:

registration begins at 8:00

Distance races start promptly at 9:00

20 km G20 distance race
10 km

Tech Races begin at 12:00

Awards will follow promptly
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
Registration/number pick up in Exshaw at the boat ramp at 10:00
Race begins at 11:00 am
Awards will follow promptly

Email any questions to:
northswellpaddleclub@gmail.com

Cochrane Crusher
2025-08-17 09:00 - 15:00 | AB
Welcome to Alberta’s latest gravel event. Please join us on August 17, 2025 to explore some beautiful scenery in the Foothill’s Region just 25 min north of Cochrane along Highway 22.
You will have the option to race 50 km or 93 km. Or you can ride the 50 km as a recreational ride.
After your ride, you can enjoy a well deserved BBQ party at the start/finish presented by our host The Heritage Centre.

45th Annual Terry Fox Run
2025-09-14 08:00 - 13:00 | Mitford Park
We hope you will join us for the 45th Annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday September 14th at Mitford Park!
Register and fundraise for cancer research today.
https://terryfox.org/run

Two Pharmacy Diaper Derby
2025-09-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Two Pharmacy
When: Sunday September 14th, 2025, 11am
Where: Two Pharmacy Parking Lot
What: A crawling, scooting, walking, stumbling, falling race between toddlers

Register at: https://events.com/r/en_US/registration/two-pharmacy-diaper-derby-2025-cochrane-september-994749

3 Divisions:
Crawler (0-12 months)Toddler (12-24 months)Movers (2-3 year old)
All participants will receive a free race package that will include an assortment of merchandise and prizes. $2 from every transaction at Two Pharmacy on the day of the Diaper Derby will be donated to the Meira Memorial Fund.
Although your registration is free to participate, we encourage all participants to donate to The Meira Fund to help support this important local cause to support Women’s Mental Health and thus the well-being of their families.
We will have a race carpet set up for the race participants and bleachers will be set up around the race space so that the race is safe from cars and there is plenty of seating for your families and fans. We will have complimentary coffee and some snacks available the day of the event.

PUZZLE RACE AT ROCKY VIEW BREWING
2026-02-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Assemble your dream team of puzzle enthusiasts, and conquer a 500 piece puzzle before all other teams!
One ticket per team of a maximum 4 people.

1st COCHRANE SCOUTS RALLY DAY
2026-03-07 09:30 - 16:00 | Frank Wills Memorial Hall, 405 1st Street E, Cochrane, Alberta
1st Cochrane Scouts (Cochrane AB) Rally Day Beaver Buggy • Kub Kar • Scout Semi Racing
What You MUST DoSign up in Scoutstracker by Feb 25(No signup = no race)Parents are required to attend
Bring:– Your racing vehicle– Water bottle– Indoor shoes– Be on time for your section’s check-in window– Review the updated rally rules before race day– Youth may leave after their race, but are welcome to stay all day.

Schedule
Beavers (All Beavers race together)Check-in: 9:30–10:15 AMRace: 10:15 AM–12:00 PM
CubsCheck-in: 11:00 AM–12:00 PMRace: 12:15–2:00 PM
ScoutsCheck-in: 1:00–2:00 PMRace: 2:15–3:45 PM

Arrival & Check-In ProcessSign in at the front entrance table.Move to the main hall to register your youth and vehicle.Vehicle will be weighed and photographed.Make any needed weight adjustments (bring extra weights if needed).Vehicle is handed to a Scouter and stored until race time.Only Scouters are allowed in the vehicle area.

Please weigh your vehicle at home to avoid surprises.When leaving, sign your youth out at the sign-in table.

Awards1st, 2nd, 3rd Place & Best Design for each section (Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts)
Questions about builds or rules? Contact your Section Scouter.Race day questions: Scouter Amanda (Akela) heninger.amanda@gmail.com

1st Cochrane Scouts Rally Rules 2026 Beaver Buggies1. Every Buggy must be a current model – no racing last year’s car.2. Buggies must be built from official Beaver Buggy kits3. No other nails for the wheels may be used than those supplied in the kit.4. Buggies must not exceed an overall weight of 100 grams.5. Buggies must not exceed an overall length of 7 inches or 180mm. 6. Buggies must not exceed an overall width of 2 3⁄4 inches or 70 mm.7. Weights or other items added to the bottom of Buggies must be flush with the Buggy bottom to allow clearance between the bottom of the Buggy and the racing track.8. No suspension system of any kind is allowed.9. Wheel bearings, washers and bushings are prohibited.10. Only powdered graphite can be used as lubricant on axles.11. Buggies can not be altered or lubricated in ANY way after the Buggy has been registered.12. The minimum distance between the wheels is 1 3⁄4 inches or 4.5 cm13. Wheel profile (size) must not be changed14. Each Buggy must pass inspection before it can compete.15. Only the Beaver Buggy owner can race the Buggy.16. The judge’s decision is final
** If Buggies are over weight, they will have to be lightened. If they are too light, it is the responsibility of the Beaver to decide if he/she wants to add weight. This process must be completed BEFORE registration takes place.**

Kub Kars1. Every Kar must be a current model – no racing last year’s car.2. Kars must be built from official Kub Kar kits3. No other nails for the wheels may be used than those supplied in the kit.4. Kars must not exceed an overall weight of 5 ounces or 142 grams5. Kars must not exceed an overall length of 7 inches or 180mm6. Kars must not exceed an overall width of 2 3⁄4 inches or 70 mm7. Weights or other items added to the bottom of Kars must be flush with the Kar bottom to allow clearance between the bottom of the Kar and the racing track.8. No suspension system of any kind is allowed.9. Wheel bearings, washers and bushings are prohibited.10. Only powdered graphite can be used as lubricant on axles.11. Kars can not be altered or lubricated in ANY way after the Kar has been registered.12. The minimum distance between the wheels is 1 3⁄4 inches or 4.5 cm13. Wheel profile (size) must not be changed14. Each Kar must pass inspection before it can compete.15. Only the Kub Kar owner can race the Kar.16. The judge’s decision is final
** If kars are over weight, they will have to be lightened. If they are too light, it is the responsibility of the Cub to decide if he/she wants to add weight. This process must be completed BEFORE registration takes place.**

Scout Trucks/Semis1. Every truck must be a current model – no racing of last year’s truck2. Trucks must be built from an official 18 wheeler Tractor Trailer kit available from the Scout Shop.3. Truck specifications are:– overall length of 44.5 centimeters– overall width of 8.5 centimeters– overall height of 11.5 centimeters– overall mass of the truck can not exceed 1200 grams4. Weights or other items added to the bottom of Truck must be flush with the Truck bottom to allow clearance between the bottom of the Truck and the racing track.5. All parts of the truck must be securely fastened6. Each truck must pass inspection prior to the race7. Only the Scout owner can race the truck8. The size of the wheels can not be changed9. Only powdered graphite can be used as lubricant on axles.10. No lubricants of any kind can be used after it has been registered11. Once the truck has been inspected and registered, it can’t be altered in any way12. The decision of the judges is final
** If trucks are over weight, they will have to be lightened. If they are too light, it is the responsibility of the Scout to decide if he/she wants to add weight. This process must be completed BEFORE registration takes place.

GYMKHANA SPRING SERIES
2026-03-29 - 2026-03-30 | Cochrane AG Society Grounds
Big News Folks! Our next Gymkhana is coming up March 29th and we have decided to open up 2 Adult Divisions!!!Register here – https://www.cochraneagsociety.com/gymkhana.htmlThat’s right, it is an all ages gymkhana, with four 18 and under divisions and two adult divisions! Seven different events total this time around, with our usual fare of barrel racing, thread the needle, pole bending, stakes and dummy roping, plus a couple of fun races with Musical Tires and Sack Race!Adults can buy into the spring series as well, make sure to check out the details on our webpage.

PUZZLE RACE *registration required
2026-04-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Gather your puzzle, master friends, secure, a team ticket, and prepared to compete against others for the finish line.
Tickets sell out quickly so grab yours now!

FOOTSTOCK 2026
2026-05-31 - 2026-06-01 | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
Calling all running enthusiasts >>> Get your shoes laced and your spirits high because Footstock 2026 is Sunday, May 31st at the SLS Centre and it is bigger and better than ever!
Featuring the always-popular Kids’ Triathlon, the 18k Relay, Family Fun 3k, PLUS the 5k, 10k and the brand new 18k running race… Footstock has a race for you!
MORE DETAILS: https://urbancasual.ca/calling-all-running-enthusiasts-footstock-is-may-31-2026/

Cochrane Crusher 2026
2026-08-16 - 2026-08-17 | AB
5th Annual Cochrane Crusher – August 16 🚴‍♀️
Join us for an unforgettable gravel ride through the stunning Foothills Region, just 25 minutes north of Cochrane along Highway 22. The Cochrane Crusher offers beautiful scenery, a great challenge, and an amazing cycling community.
We cannot make this event successful without volunteers. Bring a volunteer and receive a $ 25.00 discount or alternatively, we donate your contribution to the Cochrane Women’s Shelter.
After the ride, everyone riders and volunteers alike can unwind and celebrate at the Post-Ride BBQ Party. Enjoy a delicious meal at the start/finish line, hosted by The Heritage Centre.
📅 Date: August 16, 2026
📍 Start/Finish: The Heritage Centre
🚴 Distances: 60 km or 100 km
👉 Register here:
https://www.rogellicanada.com/cochrane-crusher
This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing local sponsors, Garmin, 4IIII, Cabin Brewing, Cochrane House of Cars …and many more!
Don’t miss out on this epic event, incredible sponsors, and a celebration of gravel riding, stunning scenery, and great community spirit!
