Death Race
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Canadian Death Race
The Canadian Death Race is an annual mountain ultramarathon held in Grande Cache, Alberta, at 10450 Hoppe Ave. The 2027 edition is the 27th annual running and takes place the weekend of July 31 to August 1, 2027. The event offers multiple race formats and a separate kids race.
The full course begins and ends on a 1,300 m plateau, crosses three mountain summits, and includes more than 5,000 m of total elevation change. The route also features a river crossing at Hell's Gate canyon at the confluence of the Smoky and Sulphur Rivers. Organizers list course changes for 2027, including changing the Near Death Marathon to a 50k distance.
Distances and categories:
- 120k Ultra
- Near Death 50k new for 2027
- Death Race Relay
- Kids' Death Race
The event page provides registration details and a Racer Information Package with full race information. Timing and course cutoffs are set by the event; awards are scheduled on the day after the main race. Registration shows limited spots in some categories and published pricing tiers for early, regular, and later registration periods. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.