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Sunday, August 29th, 2027
Shaganappi Trail and Edgemont Blvd, Calgary AB
Ultra
49–71°F · low rain risk
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51–77°F
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53–83°F
dry
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49–72°F
dry
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47–71°F
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45–59°F
dry
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51–67°F
dry
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48–69°F
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51–78°F
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44–68°F
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About this race
YYC Sub Ultra Trail Run
Join us for the YYC Sub Ultra Trail Run on August 29, 2027, at Shaganappi Trail and Edgemont Blvd, Calgary, AB. Register here.
What’s a Sub Ultra?
- Definition: Simple - it’s a trail race shorter than a marathon.
- Community: Join the Calgary Trail Run Community for an unforgettable adventure.
- Perfect for: First-timers ready to take the leap and seasoned trail runners chasing a new challenge.
- Distances: Choose from 34km, 17km, or 6.2km.
What You Get (34km, 17km, 6.2km):
- Swag: A YYC Sub Ultra swag item (eg. hat, water bottle, or socks).
- Bib: A YYC Sub Ultra racer bib or Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra racer bib.
- Support: On-course medical & safety support.
- Course: An expertly designed and extremely well-marked ultra run course.
- Elevation: 17km = 500m of elevation: 34km = 1000m of elevation.
- Timing: Official chip timing by Startline Timing for each participant.
- Atmosphere: A great race atmosphere with finisher arch, music, and a race announcer.
- Post-race: A post-race sticky bun from Kashew Bakery (dairy-free).
Available For Purchase:
- Medals: A YYC Sub Ultra finisher's medal or Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra finisher's medal.
- T-shirts: YYC Sub Ultra t-shirt or Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra t-shirt.
What You Get (2km Kids Event):
- Swag: A YYC Sub Ultra swag item (eg. hat, water bottle, or socks).
- Bib: A YYC Sub Ultra racer bib.
- Support: On-course medical & safety support.
- Atmosphere: A great race atmosphere with finisher arch, music, and a race announcer.
- Sticky bun: A sticky bun from Kashew Bakery (dairy-free).
- Finisher's medal: Free YYC Sub Ultra finisher's medal - IF YOU REGISTER BEFORE AUGUST 1st, 2027.
- Note: This is an untimed event: no awards will be awarded in this children's division.
Schedule:
Saturday, August 28th, 2027:
Bow Cycle and Sports (6501 Bowness Road NW)
12pm - 2pm Package Pick Up
Sunday, August 29th, 2027:
Nose Hill Park (Shaganappi Trail/Edgemont Blvd NW - parking lot)
6:45am - 10:15am - Late Package Pick Up
Please pick up packages no later than 15 minutes prior to your start.
7:00am - 34km YYC Sub Ultra Start
8:30am - 17km Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra Start (all 17km women)
8:45am - 17km YYC Sub Ultra Start (all 17km men)
9:30am - 6.2km Trail Walk/Run Start
10:30am - Awards (6.8km, 17km)
10:45am - Kids 2km Walk/Run Start
11:30am - Awards (34km)
1:00pm - Course Closes
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