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OVERVIEW The Wainwright Runners Backyard Ultra is a gritty, community‑driven endurance challenge held in Wainwright, Alberta. Built on the classic backyard‑ultra format — one 6.706 km loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains — the event blends mental toughness, strategy, and small‑town camaraderie into a uniquely Albertan test of endurance. Set against open skies, quiet Read more...
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OVERVIEW Hill of a Race is Edmonton’s signature hill‑centric running challenge — a gritty, community‑driven event built around the city’s most iconic climbs. Set in the heart of the river valley, the race blends steep ascents, fast descents, winding singletrack, and sweeping urban views into a course that is both punishing and deeply rewarding. Known for its relentless elevation and Read more...
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OVERVIEW The Oldman Backyard Ultra is a gritty, community‑driven test of endurance held along the rugged coulees and sweeping river valley of Lethbridge. Built around the classic backyard ultra format — one loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains — the event blends Alberta’s natural beauty with the raw mental and physical challenge that defines Read more...
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OVERVIEW The Lakou Backyard Ultra is a vibrant, community‑centered endurance challenge held in Alberta, bringing together runners of all backgrounds for a shared test of grit, patience, and resilience. Rooted in the classic backyard ultra format — one loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains — the event blends simplicity, camaraderie, and the thrill of 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 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...
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OVERVIEW The Canmore Revolver is a bold, high‑energy mountain endurance event set in the dramatic landscapes surrounding Canmore. Built around a loop‑based “revolver” format, the race challenges runners to take on repeated circuits of rugged alpine terrain — each loop revealing new views, new climbs, and new tests of grit. With the towering peaks of the Bow Valley as its Read more...
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OVERVIEW The Grassroots Backyard Ultra is a warm, community‑driven endurance challenge held in the foothills near Okotoks, Alberta. Built around the classic backyard ultra format — one loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains — the event embodies the spirit of simplicity, camaraderie, and perseverance. With rolling prairie landscapes, big Alberta skies, and a welcoming Read more...
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OVERVIEW Relentless 24 is Canmore’s premier endurance showdown — a 24‑hour mountain challenge that pushes runners to test their limits against time, terrain, and the rugged beauty of the Rockies. Set in the dramatic landscapes of the Bow Valley, the event blends alpine singletrack, rolling forest trails, and the unmistakable energy of Canmore’s mountain culture. With the clock as your Read more...
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OVERVIEW The Airdrie Backyard Ultra is a friendly, community‑powered endurance challenge set on the rolling prairie edges just north of Calgary. Built around the classic backyard ultra format — one loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains — the event blends wide‑open skies, gentle foothill terrain, and a welcoming local atmosphere that makes every loop feel Read more...