Survivorfest Running Event
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About the race
Survivorfest Running Event is a timed ultrarunning festival held in Sherwood Park, Alberta on Treaty Six Territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation of Alberta. The 2027 edition runs June 11 to June 13 and includes IAU‑sanctioned timed events.
Event formats offered:
- 24 hour solo
- 12 hour solo
- 6 hour solo
- Relay loops
- Kids races
Two certified course options are available. Loop A is a 400 m track using the inner lanes and is capped at 70 athletes. Loop B is a 1.69 km road/track mix using the outer lanes. Both loops received IAU Bronze Label certification in 2024. Course features include flat, low‑elevation terrain, scheduled direction changes during the event, a fully stocked aid station operating throughout the race period, and extended live music for athletes and spectators. The event is livestreamed on YouTube for remote viewers.
Survivorfest donates all profits to the local sexual assault centre, the Saffron Centre, and since 2019 has donated over $57,000. Fundraising by participants is optional. Registration opens December 1, 2026; early registration pricing and later price tiers are published for 2027 entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
