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Blackfoot Ultra

Sherwood Park, Canada • 30 May 2026

Blackfoot Ultra

Blackfoot Ultra, also known as "Death by 100 Hills", is a trail running event that originated in 2002. The event is described as celebrating 22 years of trail running and community. It was created to highlight the trail system in the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation area and to help prepare racers for mountain races later in the season. The event is used both by runners doing their first ultra or their first trail race longer than 10 km and by experienced racers who want to test their speed.

Race Date: May 30, 2026

Course and distances

The course runs in the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation area. Distances offered include:

  • 100 km
  • 50 miles
  • 50 km
  • 25 km (Baby Ultra)
  • Kids Ultra

Results and course records are maintained and archived for many past years. Sponsors and partners are listed for the event. 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
Baby Ultra
Kids Ultra
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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