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OVERVIEW The Iron Horse Ultra is a rugged, rewarding, and distinctly Albertan endurance event held in the historic landscapes surrounding St. Paul and the Iron Horse Trail. Known for its blend of rail‑trail corridors, boreal forest, rolling farmland, and wide‑open prairie, the race offers runners a uniquely fast‑yet‑challenging experience rooted in the region’s railway heritage. With distances typically ranging from 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 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 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 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 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 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 Great Divide 200 is a monumental, multi‑day endurance challenge that traverses some of the most remote, rugged, and awe‑inspiring landscapes along the Continental Divide. Set in the wild backcountry of the Canadian Rockies, this 200‑mile epic pushes runners deep into alpine wilderness, across sweeping passes, through dense forest, and along ridgelines carved by glaciers and time. It is Read more...