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Sole Survivor Trail Race

Name: Sole Survivor Trail Race
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Blairmore

Blairmore, Canada • 18 Jul 2026

Sole Survivor Trail Race

The Sole Survivor Trail Race takes place on July 18, 2026. Registration is open. Registrations completed by June 21 receive a t-shirt; registrations after that date will not receive a t-shirt.

Distances offered:

2.5 km run/walk: intended for young children; no aid station, water and treats at finish.
5 km run/walk: one lap then forested trails with hills and switchbacks; one water station.
10 km run: forested trails with uphill and downhill sections; two aid stations.

Courses follow forested trails around Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill, including trails along the bottom of the hill and routes that traverse the slope. All distances start and finish at Pete's Park (124th Street and 18th Avenue, Blairmore).

This is a trail race; strollers are not allowed on the course and pets are not permitted. Aid stations are provided on the longer distances and water and treats are available at the finish for the 2.5 km. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Alberta Blairmore

Race information

Website

10 km

5 km

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

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