Saddle Hills Ultra

Event overview

The Saddle Hills Ultra is scheduled for October 3, 2026. The event is organized by MultiSportScanada and listed as a running and fundraising event. The venue is Spring Lake Ski Hill in Saddle Hills County near Hythe, Alberta, Canada.

Course, race options, and policies

The race uses a 20 km loop on equestrian trails through the foothills, with over 200 m of elevation gain per lap. Race options include solo and relay entries and lap-based distances.

• 10 km
• 20 km - one full loop
• 40 km - two loops
• 60 km - three loops

Relay options are offered, including a three-person ultra relay (each member completes one loop) and a two-person 40 km relay (each member completes one loop). Registration fees are tiered and increase closer to the event date.

There are no refunds issued by the event or MultiSportScanada. Entries may be transferred to another participant for an administrative fee of $20 if completed at least 30 days before the event. Deferrals to the following year are permitted with partial credit: 75% of the race fee if deferred 60+ days before the event, 50% if deferred 30–59 days before, and no deferrals less than 30 days before the event. Organizers may cancel or modify the event for weather, fire bans, air quality, wildlife or safety concerns, public health orders, road access, or other unforeseen events; in such cases entries are transferred to the next available date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.