Stage 2 - Sweat & Conquer - Saturday Sept 12, 2026

START TIME: Full Pint @ 6:00am & Half Pint @ 8:00am
** 30km Dawn Patrol (Hikers ONLY) **

MANDATORY GEAR REQUIRED FOR 60KM DISTANCE (exposed ridgelines, high alpine route - be prepared and please know your limits). The 60km event should NOT be your first ultra marathon distance. It is HARD AF!!!

  • Hat (toque/beanie) & Gloves

  • Jacket

  • Survival Blanket

  • Hydration Pack/Water Bottle

  • Cell Phone

  • Cup - we don’t have cups at the aid stations

Full Pint Vital Statistics / Strict CUT OFF times:

Check Point #1: 8:45am - Golden Running Company

30k/60k Split: 9:00am - 14km into the course. It is another 10.5km to Check Point # 2 and 725 metres of climbing.

Check Point #2: 11:30am - Calgary Trail Runners

Check Point #3 (Top of Gondola): 2:00pm - Canmore Trail Culture

Check Point #4: 4:00pm - Same spot as Check Point # 1 - Double Aid Station.

Distance - 59 km (36.7 miles)
Elevation Gain - 2300 m (7600 ft)
Checkpoints/Aid Stations - 11 km/7.5 mi, 25 km/15.5 mi, 34 km/21 mi, 46.5 km/29 mi

Half Pint Vital Statistics / Strict CUT OFF time:

Check Point #1: 11:00am - Golden Running Company

Distance - 29 km (18 miles)
Elevation Gain - 750 m (2460 ft)
Checkpoints/Aid Stations - 11 km/7.5 mi, 17 km/11 mi

Maps: Stage 2 route description and maps below.


Full Pint Map:

Half Pint Map:

 

*All distances and elevation gain are approximate and will vary depending on the watch, app, or measuring device that you use. 

*Due to ever-changing wildlife restrictions, wildfires, weather-related trail closures, and other unforeseen limitations, the following information is subject to change at any time before, during, or after the start of each stage.