The Divide 200
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The Divide 200 : Castle Mountain Resort, Alberta
The Divide 200 takes place at Castle Mountain Resort, Pincher Creek No. 9, Alberta, and highlights sections of the Great Divide Trail through the Castle and Crowsnest region. The event offers multiple formats:
- 200-mile solo
- 100 km (the course is described as about 115 km)
- 200-mile relay, teams of 2 to 8
The course is a mix of single track, double track, a small amount of road, cross-country, some bushwhacking, and light scrambling. The route emphasizes alpine travel and ridge walks into remote backcountry. Although the course is prescribed and flagged, some sections require route-finding; reflective markers and GPS files are provided.
Checkpoints are placed roughly every 20 to 40 km depending on section. Competitors are required to carry a Garmin inReach, which the organizers provide for navigation and safety. The race field is capped at 100 entrants. For 2026 there are a limited number of relay spots and a new 100k course.
Support includes satellite tracking, well-stocked aid stations with fresh and hot food, and medical support. Competitors in the 200-mile and 100k formats receive a pre- and post-race meal; relay teams may add a meal. Event photography is provided and a cash prize purse is offered for the top three female and male 200-mile solo finishers (CDN$ 5,000; 2,500; 1,750). A two-installment payment option is available for 200-mile solo entries with specific terms and fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
