Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Sinister 7 Ultra

Trail Running covering 50 km to 160.7 km with up to 5,730 m D+ in Alberta Beach (Alberta, Canada)

LocationAlberta Beach, Alberta, CanadaShow on map(53.6780° N, 114.3523° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2007
Elevation gainUp to +5,730 m

Sinister 7 Ultra is an endurance sporting event in Alberta Beach, Alberta, CA focused on Trail Running. First held in 2007, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Sinister 7 Ultra 100-Miler (160.7 km, +5,730 m D+), Sinister 7 Ultra 50-Miler (82.5 km, +2,250 m D+), and 50K (50 km, +1,900 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
Sinister 7 Ultra 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
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeMulti-DaySeaside & Coast

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Sinister 7 Ultra 100-MilerTrail Running160.7 km+5,730 m8 m - 2,415 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Sinister 7 Ultra 50-MilerTrail Running82.5 km+2,250 m11 m - 956 mLoop courseRoute & profile
50KTrail Running50 km+1,900 m14 m - 812 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
160.7 km
Elevation gain
+5,730 m D+
Elevation loss
-5,730 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 2,415 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7.1 % / 12.8 %
Course format
Loop course
160.7 km+5,730 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS53.6780° N, 114.3523° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 2,415 m above sea level (+5,730 m D+, -5,730 m D-)

Peak: 2,415 m·at 63.7 km·Ø 7.1 %
8 m810 m1,613 m2,415 m0 km32.1 km64.3 km96.4 km128.6 km160.7 km2,415 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Sinister 7 Ultra take place?

Sinister 7 Ultra 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 Sinister 7 Ultra?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Sinister 7 Ultra 100-Miler (160.7 km, +5,730 m D+), Sinister 7 Ultra 50-Miler (82.5 km, +2,250 m D+), and 50K (50 km, +1,900 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Sinister 7 Ultra?

The main competition (Sinister 7 Ultra 100-Miler over 160.7 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,730 m of elevation gain and -5,730 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 2,415 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 Sinister 7 Ultra?

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