Hook or Crook

Trail Running covering 48.4 km with up to 2,184 m D+ in Alberta Beach (Alberta, Canada)

Location

Alberta Beach, Alberta, CanadaShow on map(53.6780° N, 114.3523° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

First edition2018

Elevation gainUp to +2,184 m

Hook or Crook is an endurance sporting event in Alberta Beach, Alberta, CA focused on Trail Running. First held in 2018, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain, Relay.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Hook or Crook Ultra (48.4 km, +2,184 m D+), and Hook or Crook Ultra relais (48.4 km, +1,839 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

Hook or Crook in Alberta Beach (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
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-Road Forest Mountain Relay Seaside & Coast High Altitude

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Hook or Crook Ultra	Trail Running	48.4 km	+2,184 m	8 m - 925 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Hook or Crook Ultra relais	Trail Running	48.4 km	+1,839 m	11 m - 783 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

48.4 km

Elevation gain

+2,184 m D+

Elevation loss

-2,184 m D-

Altitude range

8 m - 925 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

9 % / 16.2 %

Course format

Loop course

48.4 km+2,184 m D+Peak 925 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 925 m above sea level (+2,184 m D+, -2,184 m D-)

Peak: 925 m·at 32.4 km·Ø 9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Hook or Crook take place?

Hook or Crook takes place in Alberta Beach, Alberta, CA (start area at coordinates 53.678° N, 114.3523° 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 Hook or Crook?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Hook or Crook Ultra (48.4 km, +2,184 m D+), and Hook or Crook Ultra relais (48.4 km, +1,839 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Hook or Crook?

The main competition (Hook or Crook Ultra over 48.4 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,184 m of elevation gain and -2,184 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 925 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 Hook or Crook?

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