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OVERVIEW The Blackfoot Ultra is one of Alberta’s most established and beloved trail ultras, held in the rolling aspen parkland of Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, just east of Edmonton. Known for its fast yet deceptively challenging terrain, wildlife-rich forests, and wide‑open meadows, the race offers runners a true prairie‑trail experience with a strong community spirit. With distances ranging from 25 Read more...
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OVERVIEW The Klondike Ultra is a uniquely challenging and visually striking endurance event held in the rugged landscapes surrounding Elk Island National Park and the historic Beaver Hills region of Alberta. Known for its mix of rolling trails, open meadows, dense forest, and wildlife‑rich terrain, the race offers runners a true frontier‑style adventure inspired by the grit and determination of Read more...
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OVERVIEW The Crazy Muley Ultra is Alberta’s only sand‑dune ultramarathon — a wild, sandy, hilly, and unforgettable challenge held near Edgerton in the heart of the province’s unique dune complexes. Celebrating its 5th anniversary, the event showcases a landscape unlike anything else in Alberta: rolling sand hills, loose footing, exposed prairie, and nonstop elevation changes that test even the Read more...
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OVERVIEW The Folding Mountain Ultramarathon is a bold, high‑altitude endurance challenge set on the doorstep of Banff National Park. With sweeping alpine views, rugged singletrack, and the dramatic rise of the Eastern Slopes, the race captures the raw beauty and untamed spirit of the Canadian Rockies. Runners are immersed in a landscape shaped by glaciers, wind, and time — Read more...
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OVERVIEW The North Sun Ultra is Edmonton’s celebration of long‑daylight endurance — a vibrant, community‑driven ultramarathon set in the heart of the city’s river valley. Held during the season when northern light stretches late into the evening, the race captures the spirit of summer running in Alberta: warm air, glowing skies, and endless trail energy. Blending urban accessibility with Read more...
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OVERVIEW The Sinister 7 Ultra is one of Canada’s most iconic and formidable endurance challenges — a rugged, high‑altitude journey through the wild terrain of the Crowsnest Pass. Named for the seven towering peaks that dominate the region, the race pushes runners deep into the heart of the Rockies, where steep climbs, technical descents, unpredictable weather, and raw mountain Read more...
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OVERVIEW The Canadian Death Race is one of the most iconic, intimidating, and exhilarating ultramarathons in North America — a 125 km mountain epic set in the rugged wilderness surrounding Grande Cache, Alberta. With steep climbs, technical descents, river crossings, unpredictable weather, and more than 5,000 m of elevation gain, the race pushes runners deep into the heart of the Read more...
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OVERVIEW The Iron Legs Mountain Race is a rugged, high‑elevation endurance challenge set in the wild foothills and front ranges surrounding Bragg Creek, Alberta, more specifically Moose Mountain. Known for its steep climbs, technical singletrack, and sweeping Rocky Mountain views, the race immerses runners in a landscape shaped by wind, weather, and time. With its mix of fast forest trail Read more...
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OVERVIEW The Moose Mountain Trail Races are a beloved, long‑running celebration of mountain running in the foothills west of Bragg Creek. Set against the dramatic rise of Moose Mountain and the rolling terrain of Kananaskis Country, the event blends steep climbs, flowing singletrack, and sweeping Rocky Mountain views into a race that feels both wild and deeply rooted in Alberta’s Read more...
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OVERVIEW The YYC SUB Ultra Trail Run is Calgary’s celebration of fast, gritty, and beautifully runnable trail racing — a high‑energy event designed for athletes who love the challenge of technical singletrack without committing to full ultra distances. Set in the rolling foothills and forested pathways just outside the city, the race blends speed, elevation, and classic Alberta trail character Read more...








