YYC Sub Ultra Trail Run

YYC Sub Ultra Trail Run

The 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). Distances offered include:

• 34 km (two laps of 17 km)
• 17 km (one lap)
• 6.8 km (one lap)
• 2 km kids event, out-and-back

The course is well marked for trail running. The 17 km route has about 500 m of elevation gain and the 34 km totals about 1,000 m. Aid stations and portable toilets are located by the Calgary Winter Club at approximately 8.5 km, with additional support on the 34 km at about 25.5 km. Aid stations provide water, F2C Glycodurance (mango), gummies, Oreo cookies, pretzels and other items.

Participants receive a YYC Sub Ultra swag item and a racer bib with pins; all athletes will receive Naak gels and waffles. The event includes complimentary race photos, on-course medical and safety support, and official chip timing by Startline Timing. The finish area features a finisher arch, music and a race announcer, and a dairy-free sticky bun from Kashew Bakery. Finisher medals and event t-shirts are available for purchase. Top three men and women in each distance will be awarded limited edition local pottery.

The event has a no-refund policy. A rollover to 2027 is possible for a $50 fee if requested before August 1, 2026. Transfer of an entry to another racer is allowed for a $10 fee. Transfers between distances are permitted until August 28, 2026; moving to a shorter distance is free, moving to a longer distance requires payment of the price difference. Volunteer roles are listed for course support, packet pickup and aid stations; volunteers receive a Kashew Bakery treat and the event swag item. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.