
Grizzly Ultra 2025
Date
October 11, 2025
Location
Canmore, Alberta
Events
The Grizzly Ultra Marathon & Relay is one of Canada's largest and most popular ultra marathons, held in the beautiful mountain town of Canmore, Alberta. Participants can choose to compete solo in the challenging 50 km race or join a team of two or five for the relay categories, enjoying varied terrain and breathtaking views.
The race features a demanding course with a total elevation gain of 1,595 meters, split into five distinct legs. Runners experience a mix of difficulty levels, from the toughest Leg 3 "Odyssey" to the easiest Leg 5 "Coyote." This event is a favorite for endurance trail runners seeking a scenic and well-organized ultra marathon experience.
The race features a demanding course with a total elevation gain of 1,595 meters, split into five distinct legs. Runners experience a mix of difficulty levels, from the toughest Leg 3 "Odyssey" to the easiest Leg 5 "Coyote." This event is a favorite for endurance trail runners seeking a scenic and well-organized ultra marathon experience.
Race Schedule
Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing
Grizzly Ultra Marathon 2025 - Kids Run (300m)
Ultra
Boston Qualifier
Grizzly Ultra Marathon 2025 - Kids Run (600m)
Ultra
Boston Qualifier
Grizzly Ultra Marathon 2025 - Kids Run (1200m)
Ultra
Boston Qualifier
Grizzly Ultra Marathon 2025 - Five-Person Relay
Ultra
Boston Qualifier
Grizzly Ultra Marathon 2025 - Solo 50k
Ultra
Boston Qualifier
Grizzly Ultra Marathon 2025 - Two-Person Relay
Ultra
Boston Qualifier
Course Details
- Leg 1: Grey Wolf — 12.0 km, 247 m climbing, Claw Rating 3
- Leg 2: Cougar — 12.3 km, 387 m climbing, Claw Rating 4
- Leg 3: Odyssey — 12.9 km, 495 m climbing, Claw Rating 5
- Leg 4: Killer Bees — 6.5 km, 238 m climbing, Claw Rating 2
- Leg 5: Coyote — 6.6 km, 228 m climbing, Claw Rating 1
- Leg 2: Cougar — 12.3 km, 387 m climbing, Claw Rating 4
- Leg 3: Odyssey — 12.9 km, 495 m climbing, Claw Rating 5
- Leg 4: Killer Bees — 6.5 km, 238 m climbing, Claw Rating 2
- Leg 5: Coyote — 6.6 km, 228 m climbing, Claw Rating 1
Race Highlights
- Five individual legs all start and finish at the Canmore Nordic Centre stadium.
- Total distance of 50 km with 1,595 meters elevation gain.
- Leg 3 "Odyssey" rated most difficult (5 Claws); Leg 5 "Coyote" the easiest (1 Claw).
- Bear spray required for all participants.
- Relay options available for two and five-person teams.
- Kids run with three waves based on age, held in the stadium area.
- Total distance of 50 km with 1,595 meters elevation gain.
- Leg 3 "Odyssey" rated most difficult (5 Claws); Leg 5 "Coyote" the easiest (1 Claw).
- Bear spray required for all participants.
- Relay options available for two and five-person teams.
- Kids run with three waves based on age, held in the stadium area.
RACE DAY COUNTDOWN
175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
October 11, 2025
Season
Fall (September-November)
Location
Canmore, Alberta
Avg Temp
Mild (10-20°C)
Avg Humidity