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Hidden Oasis Ultra

Name: Hidden Oasis Ultra
Start: 2026-06-13
End: 2026-06-13
Location: Elkwater

Elkwater, Canada • 13 Jun 2026

The Hidden Oasis Ultra

The Hidden Oasis Ultra is an approximately 50 km ultra marathon. It is the first ultra race held in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, a location with the highest point at 1466 metres.

Registration

There are two participation formats.

Solo Event (approximately 50 km): For individual runners.
Team Event (approximately 50 km): For two-person teams. A team captain pays to create the team, and a second member can then join for free.

Registration fees vary, with early bird, regular, and last-minute pricing periods.

Event Details

The event spans two days. On June 12, 2026, there is bib pick-up, a racer welcome meal, and a race meeting. June 13, 2026, is race day. A post-race social and an awards ceremony are scheduled. The cancellation policy offers credits under specific conditions, with no cash refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Alberta Elkwater

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k Solo

50 km

50k Team

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Jul 18

Union All-Terrain

Elkwater

Mud Run / Obstacle Run

Obstacle course race at Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Elkwater on July 18, 2026, with competitive timed heats and age group awards followed by family fun heats. Timed heats start every fifteen minutes and the course includes multiple obstacle..

Sunday Jul 19

Back-Country Trail Run

Elkwater

5 km

10 km

On July 19, 2026 at Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Elkwater AB, enjoy trail runs of 5 km and 10 km and an approximately 10 km mountain bike race through Cypress Hills Provincial Park with medals and age group awards.