Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Black Spur Ultra

Trail Running covering 54 km to 108.5 km with up to 4,460 m D+ in Kimberley (British Columbia, Canada)

LocationKimberley, British Columbia, CanadaShow on map(49.6652° N, 115.9967° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2015
Elevation gainUp to +4,460 m

Black Spur Ultra is an endurance sporting event in Kimberley, British Columbia, CA focused on Trail Running. First held in 2015, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Relay.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Black Spur Ultra 108k (108.5 km, +4,230 m D+), Black Spur Ultra 108k relais (108 km, +4,460 m D+), Black Spur Ultra 54k (54.2 km, +2,150 m D+), and Black Spur Ultra 54k relais (54 km, +2,230 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (sinistersports.ca).

Official website
Black Spur Ultra in Kimberley (Work: "Peyto Lake-Banff NP-Canada", Photo: Tobias Alt, Tobi 87, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Peyto Lake-Banff NP-Canada" · Photo: Tobias Alt, Tobi 87 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

MountainForestNature & Off-RoadRelayHigh Altitude

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Black Spur Ultra 108kTrail Running108.5 km+4,230 m1,150 m - 2,927 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Black Spur Ultra 108k relaisTrail Running108 km+4,460 m1,153 m - 3,026 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Black Spur Ultra 54kTrail Running54.2 km+2,150 m1,156 m - 2,059 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Black Spur Ultra 54k relaisTrail Running54 km+2,230 m1,159 m - 2,096 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
108.5 km
Elevation gain
+4,230 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,230 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,927 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.8 % / 14 %
Course format
Loop course
108.5 km+4,230 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100FS49.6652° N, 115.9967° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,927 m above sea level (+4,230 m D+, -4,230 m D-)

Peak: 2,927 m·at 33.9 km·Ø 7.8 %
1,150 m1,742 m2,335 m2,927 m0 km21.7 km43.4 km65.1 km86.8 km108.5 km2,927 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Black Spur Ultra take place?

Black Spur Ultra takes place in Kimberley, British Columbia, CA (start area at coordinates 49.6652° N, 115.9967° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Black Spur Ultra?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Black Spur Ultra 108k (108.5 km, +4,230 m D+), Black Spur Ultra 108k relais (108 km, +4,460 m D+), Black Spur Ultra 54k (54.2 km, +2,150 m D+), and Black Spur Ultra 54k relais (54 km, +2,230 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Black Spur Ultra?

The main competition (Black Spur Ultra 108k over 108.5 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,230 m of elevation gain and -4,230 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,927 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Black Spur Ultra?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (sinistersports.ca).