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OVERVIEW The Lost Soul Ultra is a legendary endurance challenge set in the rugged, windswept coulees surrounding Lethbridge, Alberta. Known for its steep climbs, relentless heat, and exposed terrain, the race pushes runners deep into a landscape carved by time and shaped by the elements. With its dramatic badlands scenery and fiercely loyal community, the Lost Soul Ultra has earned Read more...
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OVERVIEW The Snakehill Backyard Ultra is a rugged, community‑powered endurance challenge set in the foothills near Sundre, Alberta. Built around the classic backyard ultra format — one loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains — the event blends Alberta’s wild beauty with the mental and physical grit that backyard racing demands. Named for the winding terrain Read more...
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OVERVIEW The Black Lung Ultra is a gritty, high‑intensity mountain race set in the historic coal‑mining region of the Crowsnest Pass. Named in tribute to the area’s mining heritage, the event blends steep climbs, rugged singletrack, and dramatic Rocky Mountain scenery into a challenge that feels both raw and deeply rooted in local history. With its punchy elevation, technical terrain, 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 River’s Edge Ultra is a scenic, community‑focused trail race set along the winding banks of the North Saskatchewan River near Devon, Alberta. Known for its rolling singletrack, forested pathways, and big‑sky prairie views, the event blends runnable terrain with punchy climbs and technical sections that keep runners engaged from start to finish. With its welcoming atmosphere and beautiful Read more...
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OVERVIEW The Hidden Oasis Ultra is a striking, high‑contrast endurance challenge set in the rolling, forested landscape of Elkwater — a true oasis rising unexpectedly from the surrounding prairie. Nestled within Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, the race immerses runners in a world of towering pines, cool lakes, shaded singletrack, and dramatic elevation that feels worlds away from the flatlands Read more...
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OVERVIEW The Castle Alpine Trail Race — known simply as CAT — is a rugged, high‑altitude mountain challenge set deep in the wild beauty of Castle Provincial Park. With steep climbs, technical ridgelines, remote valleys, and some of the most dramatic alpine scenery in southern Alberta, CAT delivers a raw, demanding, and unforgettable mountain‑running experience. This is a race where 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 RunOn Edmonton is a vibrant, community‑driven trail and road hybrid event that celebrates movement, connection, and the beauty of Edmonton’s expansive river valley. Designed to welcome runners of all backgrounds — from first‑timers to seasoned athletes — the race blends urban pathways, forested singletrack, and scenic viewpoints into a fast, fun, and uplifting experience. With its inclusive atmosphere Read more...
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OVERVIEW Survivorfest is Edmonton’s premier timed‑endurance event — a supportive, community‑driven ultrarunning festival designed to test resilience, pacing, and mental strength. Held on a smooth, consistent loop, Survivorfest offers runners the rare opportunity to chase personal records, push their limits, and discover just how far they can go within a set number of hours. Known for its inclusive atmosphere, strong Read more...