Meet the Minotaur

JUN
26-27
2027
A skyrunning weekend in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta with three certified mountain races and national and youth championships on June 26 and 27, 2027.
26-27 Jun 2027
34 kilometers 11 kilometers

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Meet the Minotaur

Meet the Minotaur is a mountain running event in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, held for its 10th anniversary on June 26 and 27, 2027. The event is presented by Arc’teryx and serves as host for the Canadian National Skyrunning Championships and the Continental Youth Championships.

The event program includes multiple skyrunning disciplines and courses certified by the International Skyrunning Federation. The main Minotaur SkyRace is an International Skyrunning Federation certified course. A vertical kilometer event takes place at Castle Mountain Resort, Alberta.

Distances and elevation gains for the principal races are listed below.

  • Minotaur SkyRace: 33.5 km, 2900 m elevation gain
  • Mini-Taur 10 km: 10.5 km, 950 m elevation gain
  • Minotaur VK: 4 km, 970 m elevation gain

The information describes course types, locations, dates, and elevation profiles. The SkyRace and the vertical kilometer carry formal certification by the International Skyrunning Federation, and the weekend includes national and continental championship-level competition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

34 km
Minotaur Skyrace
11 km
Mini-Taur
Minotaur Vk

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