Grande Cache, AB
Since the start of the millennium, elite racers have come to the Canadian Rockies to cheat Death in one of the world's toughest adventure races. The 125 km course begins and ends on a 4200-foot plateau, passes over three mountain summits, and not only includes over 17,000 feet of elevation change but a major river crossing at the spectacular Hell's Gate canyon (at the confluence of the Smoky and Sulphur Rivers). This Ultramarathon distance can be tackled Solo or in Relay teams of up to five (for the 5 legs).
Upcoming Races
Aug 5 2023
125 KM
The course begins and ends on a 4200 foot plateau, passes over three mountain summits and includes 17,000 feet of elevation change and a major river crossing at the spectacular Hell's Gate canyon.
24:00 Cutoff
4
Elevation Rating
Very hilly, ~7500-12,500 feet in 50 miles
4
Surface Rating
Substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts
Additional Distances
This event also has the following non ultra distances
42 KM
6 KM
Results
125 KM
View course top times| Date | Finishers | Top Result (M) | Top Result (F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/22 | 136 | 13:07:12 | 16:32:01 |
| 07/31/21 | 120 | 13:28:59 | 14:22:56 |
| 08/01/20 | Race Cancelled | ||
| 08/03/19 | 240 | 12:47:44 | 14:47:39 |
| 08/04/18 | 174 | 13:22:31 | 15:52:19 |
| 08/05/17 | 98 | 14:26:25 | 16:58:47 |
| 07/30/16 | 80 | 13:04:48 | 17:17:20 |
| 08/01/15 | 120 | 15:17:29 | 13:51:21 |
| 08/02/14 | 115 | 13:06:33 | 15:22:28 |
| 08/03/13 | 149 | 12:31:44 | 16:03:37 |
| 08/04/12 | 133 | 13:27:37 | 16:13:04 |
| 07/30/11 | 128 | 12:15:54 | 15:34:40 |
| 07/31/10 | 150 | 12:45:38 | 13:28:39 |
| 08/01/09 | 78 | 15:04:04 | 16:37:59 |
| 08/01/08 | 81 | 13:56:13 | 17:16:22 |
| 08/04/07 | 97 | 15:03:28 | 17:54:14 |
| 08/05/06 | 80 | 13:48:24 | 14:20:27 |
| 08/06/05 | 86 | 15:38:09 | 16:54:55 |
| 08/07/04 | 71 | 15:20:00 | 15:49:55 |
| 08/02/03 | 62 | 15:33:04 | 17:54:11 |
| 08/03/02 | 56 | 15:06:19 | 17:26:33 |
| 07/28/01 | 50 | 16:13:05 | 17:27:31 |
