X ULTRA MARATHON

We couldn’t be more thrilled to work with the team at Canalta Hotels

Events like this are simply not possible without the support of local businesses. Make a weekend out of it, bring the family and stay at one of our 3 amazing host hotels!

Ramada by Wyndham Drumheller
680 2 Street SE Drumheller, AB 1-403-823-2028

Sure Stay Plus Hotel
600, 680 2 Street SE Drumheller, AB 1-403-823-8887

Canalta Jurassic
1103 HWY 9 South Ave, Drumheller, AB 1-403-823-7700

Friday Sept 15- Canalta Jurassic Hotel
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6:00 pm –   Pre Race Briefing / Pasta Dinner

Saturday Sept 16- Barney's Adventure Park - Upper Parking Lot
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6:30 am  – Base Camp Opens / Parking Lot Opens
8:00 am  – Ultra Soloist Staggered Start
8:30 am  – Ultra Relay Staggered Start
10:00 am  - 5km & 10km Badlands Staggered Start Run
12:00 pm - 1km Kids Fun Run
3:00 pm  – Awards

Saturday Sept 16- Pearl & Hart Patio (Next to O'Sheas)

3:00 pm onwards - Post Event Patio Beers (First Beer is on us!)

Legs

• Leg 1 TBA
• Leg 2 TBA
• Leg 3 TBA
• Leg 4 TBA

Leg Type - Barkley Book

• Racers must complete full loop starting and finishing at Base Camp
• Racers must bring correct Bib Page # back from book located at halfway mark
• Book page must be handed in to be stamped before next Leg can be started

Map

• Maps being released 48 hours prior to event date

Refuelling Checkpoints‍

• Aid stations will be located at leg Junctions 1-2 & 3. Water & electrolyte drinks will be provided.
  

Ultra Time Limit

• Soloists / Teams will have 10 hours to complete the course
• Leg 4 start cut off  time will be decided based on a number of factors including average times, weather etc
• Have no fear, if a cut off time is being considered, discussions will be had with all remaining teams for input prior to any decision being made

Barney's Adventure Park Base Camp - All Day Parking
‍In Support of the Drumheller Dragons

• New for 2022! Onsite all day parking right next to base camp for all participants, friends, and family!
• $10 per car with 100% of proceeds going to the Drumheller Dragons Junior A Hockey Club

Participant Drop Off

• Getting dropped off with your gear? No problem!
• Participant drop off / turn around loop available

Restricted Course Access‍

• As we are utilizing private properties, access to the course is restricted to registered participants only
• Racers must have bib visible at all times
• Any racers without official event bib will be asked to step off the course
• Crew members are not allowed on course

Transition Area

• Team transitions to take place in designated transition loop
• Access to transition area is open to racers & crew members

Soloist Refuelling Zone

• Access to Soloist Refuelling Zone is limited to registered soloists only
• Soloist crew members can enter zone when racer is present
• Refuelling items are for registered soloists only

Suggested Equipment

• Trail shoes with aggressive tread
• Lightweight gaiters & tall socks
• Hydration Pack or multiple water bottles
• Body glide (the chafe is real)
• Hat / Sunscreen / Sunglasses
• Extra socks!
• Pop up tent / canopy for gear & supplies

Suggested Nutrition

• Water & electrolytes (hydrate, hydrate, hydrate….and hydrate)
• Salt tabs / pills or any form of sodium intake  (if you want to take a pickle or two..that's up to you)
• Gels / Bars / Calories (feed the machine for best results)
• Simple carbohydrates (sugar / candy….TSN turning point type stuff)