Folding Mountain Ultra 2026

The Folding Mountain Ultra takes place June 6, 2026 on the eastern edge of Jasper National Park in Yellowhead County, AB. The race centres on Folding Mountain Landing — a small mountain village that includes Folding Mountain Brewing, Jasper East Cabins and Jasper East Hostel — and combines big-Rockies terrain with a festival-style finish line. Race check-in and package pickup happen the day before at Jasper East Hostel.

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The event offers two main options: The Full Range (61 km, 2,430 m elevation gain) and The Folding Ascent (25 km, 1,086 m elevation gain). Both distances start at 7:00 AM with a mandatory pre-race briefing at 6:45 AM. The 61 km can be run solo or as a two-person relay with the exchange at base camp; the longer course is presented as two distinct legs (a 35 km Cap Ridge Loop and a 26 km Folding Mountain Trail). Friday evening check-in and an all-day post-race village atmosphere make this a compact, two-day festival.

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What sets Folding Mountain Ultra apart is the setting and local flavour: steep, technical trails that climb through alpine forest and exposed ridgelines with panoramic views of the Fiddle Range and the Athabasca Valley, a short but technical scree section near the summit, and a finish line framed by a working craft brewery. Entries include a race-branded tee and finisher’s medal, on-course nutrition and hydration, post-race food and beer, and a donation to Hinton Search and Rescue. The course also threads historic routes used by overlanders and trappers, giving the race a frontier-history feel alongside modern endurance running.

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Entries for the June 6, 2026 race are sold out; registration originally opened November 21, 2025 with an early-bird window through December 31, 2025.

• Start/finish at Folding Mountain Landing (home to Folding Mountain Brewing, Jasper East Cabins and Jasper East Hostel)
• Terrain is technical and steep with alpine forest, exposed ridgelines and a short scree section near the summit
• Course sits on the edge of Jasper National Park with views of the Fiddle Range, Roche Perdrix and the Athabasca Valley
• 61 km course: 2,430 m elevation gain (split into a 35 km Cap Ridge Loop and a 26 km Folding Mountain Trail); 25 km course: 1,086 m elevation gain
• On-course nutrition and hydration provided; 25 km has a first aid/nutrition stop at ~6.5 km and a false-summit aid station just before the scree

• 360° summit panorama: Crest Folding Mountain for expansive views across the Fiddle Range and the Athabasca Valley.
• Short technical scree section: A brief exposed scree pitch near the summit that tests footing but rewards runners with the summit view.
• Finish at a craft brewery: Finish on the patio at Folding Mountain Brewing with music, food and cold beer.
• Relay-friendly 61K: The 61 km can be run solo or as a two-person relay with an exchange at base camp.
• Swag and post-race fuel included: Entry includes a race-branded tee, finisher’s medal, on-course nutrition, post-race food and beer.