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Meet the Minotaur

Blairmore, Canada • 26-28 Jun 2026

Meet the Minotaur : Crowsnest Pass, Alberta

Meet the Minotaur is a skyrunning weekend held from June 26 to 28, 2026 around Crowsnest Pass and Castle Mountain Resort. The event features multiple race formats and courses certified by the International Skyrunning Federation.

Main courses and distances:

  • Minotaur VK - 4 km, 970 m vertical gain
  • Minotaur SkyRace - 33.5 km, 2900 m vertical gain
  • Mini-Taur 10 km - 10.5 km, about 950 m vertical gain

The Minotaur SkyRace is an ISF certified course and serves as the host race for the 2026 Canadian National Skyrunning Championships. The Mini-Taur is the host for the 2026 continental youth skyrunning championships. Time limits are listed as 12 hours for the SkyRace and 5 hours for the Mini-Taur.

The Minotaur VK at Castle Mountain Resort uses single track, talus, scree and cat track. Organizers note the SkyRace follows a remote mountain course.

Key registration policies include discretionary bib transfers, no deferrals or rollovers to future years, and a 50% refund available until March 31. Price increases occur April 1 and June 1. Age minimums vary by event and distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Alberta Blairmore

Race information

Website Registration
34 km
Minotaur Skyrace
11 km
Mini-Taur 10 Km
Minotaur Vk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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