YYC Sub Ultra Trail Run

YYC Sub Ultra Trail Run

YYC Sub Ultra Trail Run takes place on August 30, 2026 at Nose Hill Park, Edgemont parking lot (corner of Shaganappi Trail and Edgemont Blvd). The event includes a women's specific wave and a Wild Rose women's 17 km category.

Distances offered

• 34 km : two laps of 17 km, elevation gain 994 m
• 17 km : one lap, elevation gain 497 m
• 6.8 km : one lap, elevation gain 77 m
• 2 km kids : out and back, elevation gain 77 m

Included for 34 km, 17 km and 6.8 km participants: a YYC Sub Ultra swag item (hat bottle or socks), racer bib and pins, complimentary race photos, on course medical and safety support, a well marked course, official chip timing by Startline Timing, finisher arch, music and a race announcer. A dairy free sticky bun from Kashew Bakery is provided after the race. Finisher medals and t shirts are available for purchase. Top three men and women in each distance receive a limited edition local pottery prize.

Aid stations and portable toilets are located near the Calgary Winter Club at about 8.5 km and at other points on the 34 km route. Aid station supplies include water F2C Glycodurance mango gummies Oreo cookies and pretzels.

Registration policies: no refunds. Rollover to 2027 is allowed for a fee of 50 USD before August 1 2026. Entry transfers to another person are permitted for 10 USD. Transfers between distances are allowed up to August 28 2026 with fees applied for moving to a longer distance.

Volunteer roles are available. Volunteers receive a treat from Kashew Bakery and the same YYC Sub Ultra swag item that racers get. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.