RnR Premier Events
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The YYC Sub Ultra Trail Run
September 21st, 2025
Nose Hill Park - Edgemont Parking Lot
(the corner of Shaganappi Trail and Edgemont Blvd)
What is a sub ultra?
The New Vibe of Mountain Running
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.”
WHAT YOU GET (32km, 16km, 6.5km):
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a YYC Sub Ultra race bib
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a YYC Sub Ultra swag item
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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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a fun course with official chip timing for each participant
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a great race atmosphere with music and a race announcer
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a post-race breakfast
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for purchase: YYC Sub Ultra t-shirt or Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra t-shirt
WHAT YOU GET (2km Kids Event):
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a YYC Sub Ultra race bib
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a YYC Sub Ultra finisher's medal
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a great race atmosphere with music and a race announcer
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a post-race breakfast
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SCHEDULE:
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Package Pick Up
Nose Hill Park (Shaganappi Trail/Edgemont Blvd NW - parking lot)
12pm - 2pm Package Pick Up
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Nose Hill Park (Shaganappi Trail/Edgemont Blvd NW - parking lot)
6:45am - 7:15am Sub Ultra Late Package Pick Up
7:00am - Sun Runners 34km and 17km Sub Ultra Early Start
7:15am - Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra Start
7:30am - 17km and 34km Sub Ultra Start
7:45am - 8:15am 6.5km Walk/Run Late Package Pick Up
8:30am - 6.5km Trail Walk/Run Start
8:45am - 9:15am Kids 2km Walk/Run Late Package Pick Up
9:30am - Kids 2km Walk/Run Start
10:00am - Awards (6.5km and 17km)
11:30pm - Awards (34km)
12:00pm - Course Closes (for all distances)
MAPS:
17km Sub Ultra
1 lap of 17km
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This is 1 loop course.
Elevation Gain: 497 m
34km Sub Ultra
2 laps of 17km
This is 2 loop course.
Elevation Gain: 994 m
6.5km Sub Ultra
This is 1 loop course.
Elevation Gain: 77 m
2km Kids Run
This is an out-and-back course.
Elevation Gain: 7 m
AID STATIONS/TOILETS:
7km route - there is no aid station along this route. Toilets are at the start/finish area.
17km route - aid station and porto potty locations coming soon!
34km route - aid station and porto potty locations coming soon!
17km and 34km aid stations will have Naak Energy Bars, chips, gummies and water.
RACE ENTRY FEES:
32KM SUB ULTRA TRAIL WALK/RUN (Ages 16+)
October 7th - January 31st $95 ($104.41 with taxes and fees)
February 1st - May 31st $100 ($109.80 with taxes and fees)
June 1st - August 31st $105 ($115.80 with taxes and fees)
September 1st - September 19th $115 ($125.95 with taxes and fees)
16KM SUB ULTRA TRAIL WALK/RUN (Ages 16+)
*if you would like to register for the Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra please go to
https://www.wildrosewomensevents.com/wild-rose-women-s-sub-ultra-september-21st
October 7th - January 31st $80 ($88.25 with taxes and fees)
February 1st - May 31st $85 ($93.64 with taxes and fees)
June 1st - August 31st $90 ($99.03 with taxes and fees)
September 1st - September 19th $100 ($109.80 with taxes and fees)
6.5KM TRAIL WALK/RUN (Ages 10+)
October 7th - January 31st $60 ($66.71 with taxes and fees)
February 1st - May 31st $65 ($72.10 with taxes and fees)
June 1st - August 31st $70 ($77.49 with taxes and fees)
September 1st - September 19th $80 ($88.25 with taxes and fees)
2KM KIDS TRAIL WALK/RUN (Ages 10 and under)
October 7th - January 31st $20 ($23.63 with taxes and fees)
February 1st - May 31st $20 ($23.63 with taxes and fees)
June 1st - August 31st $25 ($29.01 with taxes and fees)
September 1st - September 19th $25 ($29.01 with taxes and fees)
I agree there are no refunds however, I can roll over my registration to 2026 for a fee of $50 BEFORE September 1st, 2025 or that I may transfer my entry to another racer for a fee of $10.
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After September 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 September 20th, 2025.
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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. This also includes any outside help (ie. someone who is not a race official or volunteer may not assist you in any way along the trail with extra clothing, food, etc.)
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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.
For more details and FAQ please read our
ATHLETE GUIDE
Can't find the answer to your question?
Please email Race Director, Richelle Love at triitrichelle@gmail.com
We are always looking for help and support from our community. Volunteers will get a special gift and post-event breakfast!
RESULTS AND PHOTOS:
Thank you to our generous sponsors.
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