
Canadian Death Race 2025
Date
August 2, 2025
Location
Grande Cache, Alberta
Events
The Canadian Death Race, established in 2000, is one of the world's toughest ultramarathons. The 118 km course begins and ends on a 4,200-foot plateau, traverses three mountain summits, and includes over 17,000 feet of elevation change, along with a major river crossing at Hell's Gate canyon. Participants face extreme conditions, testing their endurance against the backdrop of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Finishing the race is considered a significant achievement. The race offers multiple distances including the iconic 118 km Ultra, the Near Death Marathon, a team relay, and a Kids' Race, all set on challenging trail terrain.
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- Approximately 95% dirt trails, 4% dirt roads, 1% paved surfaces
- Total elevation change over 17,000 feet
- River crossing requiring coin payment at Hell's Gate canyon
- Five legs ranging from technical terrain and mountain summits to rolling hills and creek crossings
- Aid stations available along the course
- Five challenging legs including mountain summits and a major river crossing at Hell's Gate canyon
- Unique coin-carrying river crossing payment tradition
- Multiple race distances: Ultra 118k, Near Death Marathon, Relay, and Kids' Death Race
- Held in the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Participants face extreme endurance challenges
RACE DAY COUNTDOWN
175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
August 2, 2025
Season
Fall (September-November)
Location
Grande Cache, Alberta
Avg Temp
Warm (20-30°C)
Avg Humidity
Low (<40%)