Canadian Death Race

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Canadian Death Race

Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada

31 Jul 2027 – 1 Aug 2027

Confirmed Open

A mountain ultra in the Canadian Rockies at Grande Cache, with a 120k Ultra, 50k and relay. The 27th edition is July 31, 2027, and the course changes for 2027.

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About

The Canadian Death Race has run since 2000 in the Rockies near Grande Cache. The 27th edition changes the course, turning the Near Death Marathon into a 50k.

The race starts Saturday at 8:00 am, with the 50k closing at 8:00 pm and the ultra and relay closing Sunday at 8:00 am.

Distances

Name Distance Gain Loss Vert / km Min altitude Max altitude Start Start location Finish Course Cutoff Terrain Technicality Aid stations Badges Entry fee
Full Death 120k Ultra 120 km 5,181 m — 43.2 m/km — — 31 Jul 2027 08:00 America/Edmonton Grande Cache — Loop 24 h Mountain — — — —
Near Death 50k 50 km — — — — — 31 Jul 2027 08:00 America/Edmonton Grande Cache — — 12 h Mountain — — — —
Full Death 120k Ultra terrain notes

Rocky Mountain course.

Near Death 50k terrain notes

Rocky Mountain course.

Registration

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Notes

Check-in is July 30, 2027.

Last verified 14 Nov 2026

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