RnR Premier Events
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The YYC Sub Ultra Trail Run
August 30th, 2026
Nose Hill Park - Edgemont Parking Lot
(the corner of Shaganappi Trail and Edgemont Blvd)
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What is a sub ultra?
A sub ultra is shorter than a marathon on trails. Yep, that simple!
And Sub Ultras are gaining in popularity in the run community.
“It’s fun because it’s based on short and fast trail racing, which is what I love,” says Allie McLaughlin, a Hoka-sponsored trail runner from Colorado Springs. “It’s just a different vibe than a lot of races.”
Overall, there are a lot more shorter-distance mountain running events and participants than there are in the ultra-distance scene, but for years ultrarunners and key races have gotten most of the attention.
“I think it’s much more approachable,” says Dani Moreno, an Adidas-Terrex pro from Mammoth Lakes, California. “If you told someone who wanted to get into trail running that they could only do a 100-miler, most would say, ‘Uh, no thank you.’ And I get it because when I first started trail running, I was asked, from the get-go, ‘When are you going to do your first 100?’ That was always the conversation, but it took me five years just to do a 50K. But the point is that the performances of runners at shorter distances are just as impressive as the runners doing longer distances.”
It's the new vibe of trail running!
WHAT YOU GET (34km, 17km, 6.8km):
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a YYC Sub Ultra swag item (eg. hat, water bottle, or socks)
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a YYC Sub Ultra racer bib or Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra racer bib and pins
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complimentary race photos
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on course medical & safety support
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an expertly designed and extremely well-marked ultra run course
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17km = 500m of elevation
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34km = 1000m of elevation
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official chip timing by Startline Timing for each participant
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a great race atmosphere with finisher arch, music and a race announcer
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a post-race sticky bun from Kashew Bakery (dairy-free)
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available for purchase:
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a YYC Sub Ultra finisher's medal or Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra finisher's medal
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YYC Sub Ultra t-shirt or Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra t-shirt
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top 3 men and women finishers in the 34km, 17km and 6.8km finishers will be awarded limited addition YYC Sub Ultra local potter, Bella Lyla Rose Creative
WHAT YOU GET (2km Kids Event):
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a YYC Sub Ultra swag item (eg. hat, water bottle, or socks)
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a YYC Sub Ultra racer bib and pins
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complimentary race photos
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on course medical & safety support
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a great race atmosphere with finisher arch, music and a race announcer
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a sticky bun from Kashew Bakery (dairy-free)
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free YYC Sub Ultra finisher's medal - IF YOU REGISTER BEFORE AUGUST 22nd, 2026
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PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNTIMED EVENT and no awards will be awarded in this children's division
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Nose Hill Park (Shaganappi Trail/Edgemont Blvd NW - parking lot)
12pm - 2pm Package Pick Up
Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Nose Hill Park (Shaganappi Trail/Edgemont Blvd NW - parking lot)
6:45am - 9:45am - 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 - 6.8km Trail Walk/Run Start
10:30am - Awards (6.8km, 17km and 34km men)
10:45am - Kids 2km Walk/Run Start
11:30pm - Awards (34km women)
1:00pm - Course Closes
MAPS:
34km Sub Ultra
2 laps of 17km
Elevation Gain: 994 m
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17km Sub Ultra
1 lap of 17km
Elevation Gain: 497 m
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AID STATIONS/TOILETS:
17km route - aid station and porto potty by Calgary Winter Club (approx 8.5km)
34km route - aid station and porto potty by Calgary Winter Club (approx 8.5km and again at 25.5km; there will also be one at 17km before you head out onto lap 2.
Aid stations will have water, F2C Glycodurance (mango), gummies, oreo cookies, pretzels, and more!
6.8km Sub Ultra
1 lap of 6.8km
Elevation Gain: 77 m
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2km Kids Run
out-and-back
Elevation Gain: 77 m
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RACE ENTRY FEES:
34KM SUB ULTRA TRAIL WALK/RUN (Ages 16+)
October 1st - December 31st $115 ($125.95 with taxes and fees)
January 1st - March 31st $120 ($131.34 with taxes and fees)
April 1st - June 30th $125 ($136.72 with taxes and fees)
July 1st - August 22nd $130 ($142.11 with taxes and fees)
August 23rd - August 29th (noon) $140 ($152.88 with taxes and fees)
17KM SUB ULTRA TRAIL WALK/RUN (Ages 16+)
17KM WILD ROSE WOMEN'S SUB ULTRA TRAIL WALK/RUN (Ages 16+)
October 1st - December 31st $100 ($109.80 with taxes and fees)
January 1st - March 31st $105 ($115.19 with taxes and fees)
April 1st - June 30th $110 ($120.56 with taxes and fees)
July 1st - August 22nd $115 ($125.95 with taxes and fees)
August 23rd - August 29th (noon) $125 ($136.72 with taxes and fees)
6.8KM TRAIL WALK/RUN (Ages 12+)
October 1st - December 31st $85 ($93.64 with taxes and fees)
January 1st - March 31st $90 ($99.03 with taxes and fees)
April 1st - June 30th $95 ($104.41 with taxes and fees)
July 1st - August 22nd $100 ($109.80 with taxes and fees)
August 23rd - August 29th (noon) $110 ($120.56 with taxes and fees)
2KM KIDS TRAIL WALK/RUN (Ages 11 and under)
October 1st - August 22nd $30 ($34.40 with taxes and fees)
August 23rd - August 29th (noon) $40 ($45.18 with taxes and fees)
I agree there are no refunds however, I can roll over my registration to 2027 for a fee of $50 BEFORE August 1st, 2026 or that I may transfer my entry to another racer for a fee of $10.
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After August 1st, I understand there are no rollovers including injuries or illnesses. I may however, transfer my registration to another racer for a fee of $10.
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I agree and understand that I may transfer to another category within the YYC Sub Ultra Trail Run/Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra to a shorter distance for free, or to a longer distance for a charge of the difference of what I paid and the current price of entry.
I understand that I may do this up to August 28th, 2026.
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NOTE: By registering I take responsibility that I understand and agree to this statement.
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No one who is not registered may run with you.
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Unsportsmanlike conduct such as verbal or physical abuse of event staff or volunteers is not acceptable or tolerated.
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All participants must wear their bib on their front at all times. Bib must be visible.
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34km runners must start lap 2 BEFORE 10:00am or you will be directed across the finish line for 17km
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If you do not finish within the 5-hour cut-off you will not be given an official finish time.
For more details and FAQ please read our
ATHLETE GUIDE
Can't find the answer to your question?
Please email info@rnrpremierevents.com
We are always looking for help and support from our community.
Our events cannot happen without volunteers. All volunteers will get a treat from Kashew Bakery and the same YYC Sub Ultra swag item that racers get!
Positions needed:
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course markers (Friday and Saturday)
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package pick up (Saturday and Sunday)
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course marshals (Sunday)
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course/pin flag sweepers (Sunday)
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aid station support (Sunday)
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food table (Sunday)
For questions about volunteering, please email eventsvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com
RESULTS AND PHOTOS:
PEAK PARTNERS
VALLEY SUPPORTERS
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