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Blackfoot Ultra

Name: Blackfoot Ultra
Start: 2026-05-30
End: 2026-05-30
Location: Sherwood Park

Sherwood Park, Canada • 30 May 2026

Blackfoot Ultra 2026

Blackfoot Ultra takes place on May 30, 2026, at 51523 Range Road 200, Sherwood Park, AB, within the Cooking Lake Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area east of Edmonton. The event is intended to provide a trail ultramarathon option for runners in the Edmonton area.

The event offers multiple race distances on the same day:

100 km
50 miles
50 km
25 km (Baby Ultra)
8 km (Kids Double)
4 km (Kids Ultra)

Registration structures include distinct fees for each distance, early-bird pricing periods, and a reduction for ACU members. Specific pricing tiers and registration windows are published for each race category.

The event has previously hosted Canadian Ultra Championship distances ranging from 50 km to 100 km. Fundraising partners are listed for the event; published amounts show contributions for Spirit North and Friends of the Blackfoot.

Available event details include the exact site address, the list of adult and children's races, race categories with ACU options, and published registration pricing information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Alberta Sherwood Park

Race information

Website

100 km

100 Km

50 mi

50 Miler

50 km

25 km

25 Km Baby Ultra

Kids Ultra

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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