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
Volunteer
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Register for VolunteerFreeNov 1 - Jun 6
Purchase Klondike Ultra Swag/Camping
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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Register for Purchase Klondike Ultra Swag/CampingFreeNov 1 - Jun 6
Klondike Kids (6 KM)
Kids will get a well earned taste of the Klondike Ultra. The start/finish will be the same as the adults. Starting on Wierenga flats, hearts pounding, kids will blaze across the couple hundred yard field. Perhaps stopping to pick a dandelion or to get in position for a single track climb and onto the old wagon trail where you continue climbing to sweet single track. Boom, legs spinning, speeds gaining, trees blurring you’re running on the big kids course now, high fiving, tongue is dragging. You’ve spun around and are going the same way you have come. Views will be different, steep inclines will be descents, bonus you’re almost there! You’ll come out of the single track arms flailing to a crowd cheering sprint to the finish !
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Register for Klondike Kids (6 KM)CA$45.18Nov 1 - Jun 6
Klondike Rush (10 KM)
Registration closes in 17 days 8 hours-
This 10 km has it all! Starting with a flat section of a couple hundred meters on Wierenga flats to get in position a sharp turn and your onto a single track climbing up the valley side. If you’re not out of breath, you’ll want to spin those legs a little faster on the old wagon road even though it’s sandy and you’re still gaining elevation. Now is the time to gain some speed as the single track arrives quickly. Lots of ups and downs on this smooth single track bombing through the aspens and pine. Hit Central Staging Area and continue on a curvy single track till you descend to Clear Water Creek. Water churning and legs burn’in as you run along side it. Keep a watchful eye as you bounce through the forest as beavers practice their skills here. Where the Clear Water meets the Athabasca, legs are skipping as you’ve reached some grassy trail going up river to the finish.
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CA$82.86
Early Bird Pricing
Nov 1 – Jan 1 -
Register for Klondike Rush (10 KM)CA$93.64Now registering Jan 1 – Jun 6
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AGENDA
Friday June 6th 2025
3pm-10pm - Bib, timing chip and swag bag pickup will be located at the Start/Finish line tent at Wierenga Flats.
Saturday June 7th 2025
Each participant will have a tear off meal ticket at the bottom of their bib to receive one free food item. They will be selling meals as well so bring cash for family/spectators.
4:30am - 9:30am- Bib, timing chip and swag bag pickup will be located at the Start/Finish line tent at Wierenga Flats.
Klondike Ultra 100km times
4:45am Klondike Ultra 100km pre-race meeting
5:00am 100km race start for Solo's
2pm cut off, first lap of 50km (must be out of start/finish aid station by 2pm or you will be considered DNF)
17hr time limit. Cut off time is 10pm.
The Little Klondike Ultra 50km times
7:45am The little Klondike 50km pre-race meeting
8:00am The little Klondike 50km race starts
14hr time limit. Cut off time is 10pm.
The Dead Horse 27km times
8:45am The Dead Horse 27km pre-race meeting
9:00am The Dead Horse 27km race starts
9hr time limit. Cut off is 6pm
The Klondike Rush 10km times
9:45am The Klondike Rush 10km pre-race meeting
10:00am the Klondike Rush 10km race starts
The Klondike Kids 6km times
10:15am The Klondike Kids Race 5km pre-race meeting
10:30am The Klondike Kids 5km race starts
Finisher trophies will be handed out to all finishers. 1st,2nd,3rd place podium finishers will receive metals and prizes right after 3rd place finishers cross the finish line for their respective race. To receive your metal and any prizes you must be present for the awards.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Monty McNeice
- Phone
- 780-905-6299
- Website
- Visit website
