Apex Rocky Mountain Challenge
2026 PRS PRO Series Match
2026 MATCH INFORMATION
The Apex Rocky Mountain Challengereturns for 2026 – and it’s set to be our biggest year yet.
After drawing top-tier competitors from across the globe in 2025, the Apex Rocky Mountain Challenge has firmly established itself as one of Canada’s premier precision rifle events. For 2026, we’re raising the bar once again.
Hosted in the breathtaking foothills of the Canadian Rockies just outside of Calgary, this PRS 2-Day Pro Series match will challenge shooters with dynamic terrain, shifting conditions, and a thoughtfully designed course of fire that rewards both precision and adaptability. Whether you’re chasing points or pushing personal limits, this match is built to test and elevate every competitor.
Back for its second year, our Friday Train-Up Day continues to grow as a standout feature of match weekend. Featuring respected professionals from across the industry, this hands-on training opportunity is designed to help refine your skills before stepping onto the clock.
Whether you’re new to precision rifle competition or a seasoned veteran looking to sharpen your edge, the Train-Up Day offers practical instruction, valuable insights, and meaningful time behind the rifle – all in the same challenging environment you’ll compete in over the weekend.
Keeping true to our Alberta roots, our much-loved BBQ Awards Banquet returns on Sunday afternoon. More than just a podium ceremony, it’s a celebration of the community that makes this match special. Competitors are welcome to bring loved ones for a small addition to the match fee – a chance to connect, unwind, and close out the weekend together.
The match once again takes place during the final weekend of the world-famous Calgary Stampede – the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” While in Calgary, competitors can also explore iconic destinations like Banff, Lake Louise, and Kananaskis Country — all within a short drive.
Room blocks for competitors and their families, as well as campground and RV options, will be available. Exact match location details will be shared with registered shooters closer to the event date.
Match Dates: July 11-12, 2026
MATCH LOCATION
The 2026 match location is a short shift from last year’s event, staying within the same general area while introducing new terrain features. Competitors can expect the same trusted natural backstops and target distances, now enhanced by subtle changes that add a fresh challenge to the course of fire.
Set amidst the scenic foothills, the venue offers sweeping views, rolling terrain, and an immersive shooting experience. Natural contours and extended sightlines will once again define the match, providing both challenge and beauty across the course.
HOTELS AND ACCOMODATION
+ TOURIST INFORMATION
We have reserved blocks of hotel rooms in three separate hotels close to the match and event, and information on hotel and camping locations can be found below.
The Calgary and Banff area are full of things to do for families and kids of all ages!
Check out the travel guides that our team put together for Calgary and surrounding areas:
FIREARM IMPORTATION INTO CANADA
Temporary firearm importation into Canada is simple. Download the PDF in the link here, and fill out the form in triplicate if you want to expedite things slightly at the border. DO NOT SIGN THE FORM until you reach Canadian customs and do it with them there. Otherwise you can show up to the border crossing, declare your firearm and fill out the form that they provide in-person. Cost for importation is a small fee of $25 CAD.
The form is valid for 60 days and the same form can be re-used multiple times but must be re-authorized by the border agent each time you cross and declare the firearm.
IMPORTING FIREARMS INTO CANADA INFORMATION
DOWNLOAD PDF FORM DIRECTLY (UPDATED MAY 19 2025)
Match MD will be available to help anyone needing assistance once they are registered for the event.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BRING HANDGUNS OR SUPRESSORS ACROSS THE BORDER AS THESE ARE EITHER RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED IN CANADA. MUZZLE BRAKES ARE ALLOWED
HOTELS
105 Center Ave W, Diamond Valley
Approx. 10 km from match site.
Call 403-943-4656 to book.
112 Kennedy Drive, Diamond Valley
Approx. 10 km from match site.
100 Southbank Road, Okotoks
Approx. 35 km from match site.
Lakeview Inn and Suites Okotoks
22 Southride Drive, Oktooks
Approx. 35 km from match site
RV/CAMPING NEARBY:
15 mins North from match location, dry camping only, no hookups.
Bob Lochhead Lions Memorial Park
BOOKINGS OPEN MAY 1 – 15 mins South from match location, Full Hookups.
Town of Diamond Valley Campground
10 mins from match location, Full Hookups.
Provincial Public Campgrounds Nearby: Gooseberry, McLean Creek, Mesa Butte
Bed and Breakfasts/Air BNBs:
- Moose Meadow, Wildflower B&B, Idle Spurs B&B, Misty Ridge B&B
- Okotoks
- Millarville
- Diamond Valley
SOCIAL EVENTS
2026 EVENT DETAILS COMING SOON!
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All match payments are non-refundable and under no circumstances can be transferred to a future match. Shooters should not register unless they intend to shoot the match. If a shooter desires to sell their slot, they must contact Apex Optics with a replacement name and contact info prior to July 8th, 2026. Any exchanges past this date will not be permitted.
Squadding will be done on Impact Scoring. Shooters will be approved to squad up to 4 weeks prior to the match. A reminder email will be sent prior to squadding being opened. Shooters must enter their class, division and/or categories during squad sign up. If you do not enter any information it will default to Open division and no class or category. PRS member classifications can be found on your profile.
Classification, division, or category changes cannot be made after check-in, and must be done at check-in time if incorrect.
If you are not a PRS Pro Series member, do not select a class.
2025 MATCH SPONSORS
