Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Canadian Death Race

Trail Running covering 42 km to 125 km with up to 4,880 m D+ in Grande Cache (Alberta, Canada)

LocationGrande Cache, Alberta, CanadaShow on map(53.8886° N, 119.1143° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2000
Elevation gainUp to +4,880 m

Canadian Death Race is an endurance sporting event in Grande Cache, Alberta, CA focused on Trail Running. First held in 2000, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Forest, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Canadian Death Race Solo (125 km, +4,880 m D+), Canadian Death Race relais (125 km, +4,880 m D+), and Canadian Death Race Near Death Marathon (42 km, +1,960 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
Canadian Death Race in Grande Cache (Work: "Rockies in the morning", Photo: Sergey Pesterev, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Rockies in the morning" · Photo: Sergey Pesterev · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainForestHigh AltitudeRelay

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Canadian Death Race SoloTrail Running125 km+4,880 m1,150 m - 3,200 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Canadian Death Race relaisTrail Running125 km+4,880 m1,153 m - 3,203 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Canadian Death Race Near Death MarathonTrail Running42 km+1,960 m1,156 m - 1,979 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
125 km
Elevation gain
+4,880 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,880 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 3,200 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.8 % / 14 %
Course format
Loop course
125 km+4,880 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080100FS53.8886° N, 119.1143° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 3,200 m above sea level (+4,880 m D+, -4,880 m D-)

Peak: 3,200 m·at 67.8 km·Ø 7.8 %
1,150 m1,833 m2,517 m3,200 m0 km25 km50 km75 km100 km125 km3,200 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Canadian Death Race take place?

Canadian Death Race takes place in Grande Cache, Alberta, CA (start area at coordinates 53.8886° N, 119.1143° 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 Canadian Death Race?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Canadian Death Race Solo (125 km, +4,880 m D+), Canadian Death Race relais (125 km, +4,880 m D+), and Canadian Death Race Near Death Marathon (42 km, +1,960 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Canadian Death Race?

The main competition (Canadian Death Race Solo over 125 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,880 m of elevation gain and -4,880 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 3,200 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 Canadian Death Race?

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