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YYC Sub Ultra Trail Run

Northwest Calgary, Canada • 30 Aug 2026

YYC Sub Ultra Trail Run

The YYC Sub Ultra Trail Run is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Nose Hill Park, Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. A "sub ultra" is defined as a trail race shorter than a marathon. The event is presented by the Calgary trail running community and includes race options for adults and a kids run.

Distances and registration

  • 34 km (women and men)
  • 17 km Wild Rose (women only)
  • 17 km (men only)
  • 6.8 km (women and men)
  • 2 km Kids Run (untimed)

Registration is offered in staged pricing periods from mid-September through late August, with fees increasing at set intervals. Example starting and late prices listed in the event information are: 34 km from about $125.95 to $152.88; 17 km from about $109.80 to $136.72; 6.8 km from about $93.64 to $120.56; 2 km Kids Run generally $34.40, rising to about $45.18 in the final period. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Alberta Northwest Calgary

Race information

Website Registration
34 km
34km Sub Ultra Trail Run (women and Men)
17 km
17km Sub Ultra Trail Run (men Only)
17 km
17km Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra Trail Run (women Only)
7 km
6.8km Sub Ultra Trail Run (women and Men)
2km Kids Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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