The inaugural Bow Valley Ultra (BVU) is hosted in Kananaskis, beginning and ending in the beautiful town of Canmore, Alberta. 

The BVU is purposefully scheduled during the shoulder season to boost local tourism, highlight the stunning fall colors, and provide an incredible opportunity to experience the beauty of the Bow Valley trails. As a single-distance event, it celebrates the iconic 100-mile challenge while complementing the existing local trail racing community.

The BVU race route is an out-and-back course starting and finishing in the stunning town of Canmore, Alberta. The exact route is still to be confirmed and will take place on maintained and existing trails. Elevation gain is estimated to fall between 4,000 and 6,000 meters. We understand this is a broad range and will provide updated figures as soon as permitting allows.