Race Details
Check out the new Racer Information Package.
Date/Start Time:
August 01-2, 2020 (Times subject to change)
Friday
- 1:00pm-8:00pm – Racer Check In & Package Pickup (Arena, Rec Centre)
- 7:00pm – Volunteer Meeting (Curling Rink, Rec Centre)
- 8:00pm – Racer Meeting (Main Stage, Central Park)
- 8:00am – Race Start (Central Park)
- 8:00am – Race Ends
- 1:00pm-1:45pm – Kids Race Check In
- 2:00pm – Kids Race Begins (Central Park)
- 4:30pm – Post-Race Meal Begins
- 5:30pm – Awards (Arena, Rec Centre)
Host Site:
Community Recreation Centre / Central Park
Grande Cache, AB
Distance:
42km Half Death Marathon, 125km Ultra & Relay
Elev. Gain/Loss:
2,132m/6995' (Marathon) | 5,181m/17,000' (Ultra)
Duration:
- Marathon - 9.5 hours
- Ultra - 24 hours
Course:
Please see the course description here
Registration Cap:
1,000 racers*
- Solo = 350 spots reserved until March 15 with unlimited spots on the first day of registration
- Near Death Marathon = 200 spots maximum
- Relay registrations will make up the balance of registrations
Registration Opens:
Solos – December 1, 12:00hrs (MST)
Teams – December 3, 12:00hrs (MST)
Note that we will be offering a special "Sinister Triple" solo entry for Canadian Death Race, Black Spur Ultra, and Sinister 7 Ultra, which opens December 1 on the two latter sites.
Teams – December 3, 12:00hrs (MST)
Note that we will be offering a special "Sinister Triple" solo entry for Canadian Death Race, Black Spur Ultra, and Sinister 7 Ultra, which opens December 1 on the two latter sites.
Registration Deadline:
July 18, 23:59hrs (MST) or when full
Support Crew:
A support crew (someone to move your gear and food) is not required but recommended for solo runners.
Aid Stations (CPs):
CPs are located throughout each stage of the race.
- All stages will have at least one CP
- Runners are not allowed to cache gear at CPs (picking up or dropping off) but they are encouraged to leave garbage here
- Most CPs are staffed – some have snack food and drinking water available
- Support crews and relay teams are not permitted to meet their runners at CPs
Drop Bags:
Solo competitors may leave a drop bag for each TA. One bag is required per TA as they are not moved during the race. Drop bags MUST be submitted at check in on Friday before the race.
Categories:
- Female Solo – Ultra
- Male Solo – Ultra
- Female – Marathon
- Male – Marathon
- Co-ed Team
- Female Team
- Male Team
Prizes:
Prizes are subject to sponsor availablity and change every year.
Female 125k Solo winner = $1,000
Male 125k Solo winner = $1,000
New! In 2020 we are offering an additional $4,000 prize for any 125k soloists who sets a new course record in either the Female or Male divisions. So if you win the race and set the new course record, you win a total of $5,000. One prize available in the each of the Female 125k and Male 125k. The course records are on the Results Page.
Female 125k Solo winner = $1,000
Male 125k Solo winner = $1,000
New! In 2020 we are offering an additional $4,000 prize for any 125k soloists who sets a new course record in either the Female or Male divisions. So if you win the race and set the new course record, you win a total of $5,000. One prize available in the each of the Female 125k and Male 125k. The course records are on the Results Page.
You Receive:
- A high quality race tech shirt
- Entry to the awards ceremony
- Complementary race photos
- Post-race meal and celebration
- A Canadian Death Race Coin for all finishers
- Live timing updates and tracking
- Medical support provided by professional EMTs and Paramedics
- Most importantly, an expertly organized and exciting race
