Blue Bully Ultra

Collingwood, Canada • 25-27 Sep 2026

Blue Bully Ultra : Overview

The Blue Bully Ultra is a three-day stage trail race at Blue Mountain Resort, Ontario. The event runs September 25-27, 2026 and offers two main options for overall competitors: the Big Bully (longer distances across all three days) and the Little Bully (shorter distances across all three days). Each day uses a different race format: a short vertical-style stage, a cross-country distance stage, and a timed loop stage.

Distances

  • Day 1: 5 km, 400 m elevation gain
  • Day 2: 50 km / 25 km, 1,800 m / 1,250 m elevation gain
  • Day 3: 3.75 km loop, 250 m elevation gain per loop; 3-hour and 1.5-hour timed options

Course, support and prizes

Check-in and start are at Blue Mountain Resort South Base Lodge. Aid stations and checkpoints (CPs) are located through each stage; some CPs provide water, electrolyte and snacks (CP2, CP4, CP6, CP8, CP9) while others are junctions only. Support crews and drop bags are allowed at specified locations; drop bags must be under 15 kg and no larger than 75 cm x 50 cm x 40 cm. The organizer provides medical and search-and-rescue support.

There is a daily awards ceremony for the top three female and male finishers. Overall awards are given for Big Bully and Little Bully competitors who complete all three days. A Woolly Bully Kids' Race runs on Day 2 with age-group categories. Race merchandise and daily swag items are assigned per day for multi-day registrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
25 km
5 km
3.75km Loop
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