Reesor 50

Reesor 50 Ultraranch Festival

The Reesor 50 is an unforgettable adventure through the rugged beauty of the Cypress Hills. The journey takes you across rolling meadows, winding trails, and beneath the towering conglomerate cliffs that stand as silent guardians of the land. Each step reveals new sights: wildflowers, grazing deer, and the calls of distant hawks. The terrain tests your endurance, with challenging climbs rewarded by sweeping vistas.

This event offers two distances, the Reesor 50 and the Reesor Mountain Marathon.

The Reesor 50

The Reesor 50 is 50 miles (83km) in distance. The vertical ascent/descent is 2300 metres. There are 6 fully stocked aid stations on the course, plus the finish line aid. In addition to the 6 aid stations, there are 3 water-only stations along the way. The start time will be 8am and finish cutoff is 18 hours (2am). The cutoff times at each aid station are to-be-determined.

The Reesor Mountain Marathon

The Reesor Mountain Marathon is 42.5km in distance. The vertical ascent/descent is 1250 metres. There are 3 fully stocked aid stations on the course, plus the finish line aid. In addition to the 3 aid stations, there is 1 water-only station along the way. The start time will be 9am and finish cutoff is 10 hours (7pm). The cutoff times at each aid station are to-be-determined.

Registration Includes:

• Race Entry
• Race T-Shirt
• Meal and Beverage (1 meal / 1 drink per runner)
• Finisher’s Token
• Potential cash prizes for winners (tentative)

Accommodations:

1. Staying at the Ranch:

• Book a stay at the Historic Reesor Ranch’s B&B or private cabins.
• Reservations open on November 21, 2024 at 10:00 am (first-come, first-serve, two-night minimum).
• Please don't call the ranch about reservations until bookings open on November 21 at 10 am.

2. Festival-Style Camping at the Ranch:

• Tent or vehicle camping (size restrictions in effect) in a designated field, $40 per vehicle for the weekend.
• Camping option must be added to registration by May 1, 2025.
• Facilities include bathrooms, porta-potties, and showers.

3. Other Accommodation Options Nearby:

• Additional camping locations in Cypress Hills, Elkwater, and Reesor Lake.
• Hotels and condos at Elkwater, and accommodations in Maple Creek and Medicine Hat.

Meal Options:

1. Race Meal (Included with Entry Fee):

• Beef on a bun, sides, and dietary options available.

2. Additional Meals (available at registration, or add until May 1, 2025):

• Pasta Supper ($25) on Friday, May 16: Spaghetti with sauce, garlic bread and Caesar salad.
• Breakfast ($20) on Sunday, May 18: Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit and coffee.

Purchase more “Additional Meal” tickets for your friends and family.