Blackfoot Ultra

Sherwood Park, Canada • 30 May 2026

Blackfoot Ultra 2026

The Blackfoot Ultra is a trail running event held in the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, located east of Edmonton in Sherwood Park, Alberta. This location has a history of hosting various Canadian Ultra Championship distances, ranging from 50 km to 100 km. The event is designed to showcase the natural trail systems within this provincial recreation area.

The competition offers a wide range of distances for different participants:

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

Registered members of the Association of Canadian Ultra-runners (ACU) are eligible for a reduced entry fee. Participant amenities typically include event hoodies, with sizing charts provided during the registration process. The event also functions as a fundraising platform for organizations such as Spirit North and Friends of the Blackfoot. Registration operates on a tiered pricing schedule with early bird options available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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