The Klondike Ultra is a weekend race event that was created to appeal to all trail runners with multiple distances to choose from. The race courses are situated within the Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park near Edmonton, Alberta and on private property within the middle of the park. From the start line you’ll get the feeling your in unique terrain with the flow of the mighty Athabasca nearby you’ll start in the valley bottom on a wide open field for only a few hundred meters before you start climbing up from the valley floor onto an old wagon trail here you’ll run beside swaying old growth cottonwoods and birch trees. Once you start the leg burning climb off of the wagon trail your shoes will get a taste of the ancient sand dunes as every steep section of single track is sand. This slows your accent as your treads spin to find traction, but to even things out the descents can be leg spinning fast. Above the river valley the sand dunes are now covered in moss and large boreal forest the single track is smooth extremely hilly with the odd tree root that keeps those toes alert, and rocks are pretty much nonexistent so if you do have a tumble you just dust yourself off and keep going. The packed down single track makes you create your own wind as it’s fast flowing and curvy amongst the old growth. When you leave Klondike Staging area you are on the original Klondike trail. This is where hardships were had and lives lost. Running past a grave site will humble you and if time permits, check out a trappers cabin that has seen its good use come and go. As you drop back down into the valley you’ll meet up with the clear water creek and perhaps jump over a beaver or two as you run beside the rippling water. Once the trail meets the Athabasca, massive cottonwoods and thick undergrowth surrounds you as you make your way back to the finish line, this is the description of the 50k and 100k course. The other courses have it all as well, from loose and packed sand, double and single track all on rolling ancient sand dunes, running beside the Clearwater Creek and the Athabasca
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Klondike Kids (6 KM) Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$40.00Nov 1 – Nov 1
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CA$40.00Nov 1 – May 10
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Klondike Rush (10 KM) Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$65.00
Early Bird Pricing
Nov 1 – Jan 15 -
CA$75.00Jan 15 – May 10
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The Dead Horse (27 KM) Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$100.00
Early Bird Pricing
Nov 1 – Jan 15 -
CA$120.00Jan 15 – May 10
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Little Klondike (50 KM) Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$150.00
Early Bird Pricing
Nov 1 – Jan 15 -
CA$170.00Jan 15 – May 10
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Klondike Ultra (100 KM) Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$220.00
Early Bird Pricing
Nov 1 – Jan 15 -
CA$240.00Jan 15 – May 10
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The Dead Horse Relay (108 KM) -Team Captain Closed
Online registration closed-
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CA$400.00
Early Bird Pricing
Nov 1 – Jan 15 -
CA$440.00Jan 15 – May 10
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The Dead Horse Relay - JOIN your Team Members Closed
To add your individual team members
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FreeNov 1 - May 10
Purchase Klondike Ultra Swag/Camping Closed
Please use this if not registering for a race. All swag items are made to order and are available for pick up on race day.
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FreeNov 1 - May 10
- June 11, 3:00pm -8:00pm Race Package pickup at the Start/Finish line Tent
- June 12, 5:00am Klondike Ultra 100km race start for Solo’s
- June 12, 5:00am The Dead Horse relay 108km race starts
- June 12, 8:00am Little Klondike 50km race starts
- June 12, 9:00am The Dead Horse 27km race starts
- June 12, 10:00am Klondike Rush 10km race starts
- June 13, 9:00am Klondike kids 6km race starts
- June 13, 11:00pm Awards will be presented
- June 13, 9:00am-12:30pm Guilt Free Food Truck OPEN!
*Note: If you are coming ONLY for the day, for any of the races, PLEASE come as early as possible to reduce traffic in the area during the events on Saturday June 12th as parking is limited as well.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Monty McNeice