Race Details | Canadian Death Race

Date/Start Time:

August 03-04, 2019 (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)

Saturday

8:00am – Race Start (Central Park)

Sunday

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

*Note that we reserve the right to raise or lower the registration cap without notice.

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.

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

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