What’s a Sub Ultra? Simple - it’s a trail race shorter than a marathon, and they’re exploding in popularity right now! Join the Calgary Trail Run Community for an unforgettable adventure with endless trail stoke. Perfect for first-timers ready to take the leap and seasoned trail runners chasing a new challenge.
Choose from 34km, 17km or 6.2km
WHAT YOU GET (34km, 17km, 6.2km):
- a YYC Sub Ultra swag item (eg. hat, water bottle, or socks)
- a YYC Sub Ultra racer bib or Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra racer bib
- on course medical & safety support
- an expertly designed and extremely well-marked ultra run course
- 17km = 500m of elevation
- 34km = 1000m of elevation
- official chip timing by Startline Timing for each participant
- a great race atmosphere with finisher arch, music and a race announcer
- a post-race sticky bun from Kashew Bakery (dairy-free)
Available for purchase:
- a YYC Sub Ultra finisher's medal or Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra finisher's medal
- YYC Sub Ultra t-shirt or Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra t-shirt
WHAT YOU GET (2km Kids Event):
- a YYC Sub Ultra swag item (eg. hat, water bottle, or socks)
- a YYC Sub Ultra racer bib
- on course medical & safety support
- a great race atmosphere with finisher arch, music and a race announcer
- a sticky bun from Kashew Bakery (dairy-free)
- free YYC Sub Ultra finisher's medal - IF YOU REGISTER BEFORE AUGUST 1st, 2027
- PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNTIMED EVENT and no awards will be awarded in this children's division
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, August 28th, 2027
Bow Cycle and Sports (6501 Bowness Road NW)
12pm - 2pm Package Pick Up
Sunday, August 29th, 2027
Nose Hill Park (Shaganappi Trail/Edgemont Blvd NW - parking lot)
6:45am - 10:15am - Late Package Pick Up
*please pick up packages no later than 15 minutes prior to your start
7:00am - 34km YYC Sub Ultra Start
8:30am - 17km Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra Start (all 17km women)
8:45am - 17km YYC Sub Ultra Start (all 17km men)
9:30am - 6.2km Trail Walk/Run Start
10:30am - Awards (6.8km, 17km)
10:45am - Kids 2km Walk/Run Start
11:30pm - Awards (34km)
1:00pm - Course Closes
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
34km Sub Ultra Trail Run (women and men)
Price changes in 3 months 27 days-
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Register for 34km Sub Ultra Trail Run (women and men)CA$125.95Now registering Sep 1 – Dec 31
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CA$131.34Jan 1 – Mar 31
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CA$136.72Apr 1 – Jul 1
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CA$142.11Jul 2 – Aug 22
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CA$152.88Aug 23 – Aug 28
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17km Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra Trail Run (WOMEN only)
Price changes in 3 months 27 days-
All 17km women.
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Register for 17km Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra Trail Run (WOMEN only)CA$109.80Now registering Sep 1 – Dec 31
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CA$115.19Jan 1 – Mar 31
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CA$120.56Apr 1 – Jul 1
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CA$125.95Jul 2 – Aug 22
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CA$136.72Aug 23 – Aug 28
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17km Sub Ultra Trail Run (MEN only)
Price changes in 3 months 27 days-
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Register for 17km Sub Ultra Trail Run (MEN only)CA$109.80Now registering Sep 1 – Dec 31
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CA$115.19Jan 1 – Mar 31
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CA$120.56Apr 1 – Jul 1
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CA$125.95Jul 2 – Aug 22
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CA$136.72Aug 23 – Aug 28
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6.2km Sub Ultra Trail Run (women and men)
Price changes in 3 months 27 days-
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Register for 6.2km Sub Ultra Trail Run (women and men)CA$93.64Now registering Sep 1 – Dec 31
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CA$99.03Jan 1 – Mar 31
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CA$104.41Apr 1 – Jul 1
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CA$109.80Jul 2 – Aug 22
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CA$120.56Aug 23 – Aug 28
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2km Kids Run
Price changes in 3 months 27 days-
This is an UNTIMED event.
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Register for 2km Kids RunCA$34.40Now registering Sep 1 – Dec 31
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CA$34.40Jan 1 – Mar 31
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CA$34.40Apr 1 – Jul 1
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CA$34.40Jul 2 – Aug 22
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CA$45.18Aug 23 – Aug 28
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Richelle Love
- Website
- Visit website
