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Grizzly ULTRA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Check out our Grizzly Ultra Volunteer Opportunities
- Our Grizzly Ultra Marathon volunteer opportunities are now available for sign up.
- We have 166 volunteer positions available. Our volunteers help ensure the very best possible race experience for all runners..
- All volunteers will receive a complimentary Grizzly toque, hat, sunglasses or gloves.
Grizzly ULTRA MARATHON - MORE INFORMATION
Your Grizzly Ultra Marathon Entry Fee Includes
Your Grizzly Ultra Marathon Entry Fee Includes
Your Grizzly Ultra Marathon Entry Fee Includes
Awards For Top Age Group Winners.
Grizzly Ultra Custom Backpack.
Finisher Medals For All Solo and Team Finishers.
World Class Former Olympic Venue.
Spectacular Rocky Mountain Location.
On Course HEED Sports Drink & Hammer Gels At Water Stations.
Finish Line Grizzly Paw Soda.
Highly Trained Medical Team.
FREE Grizzly Kids Run For 12 Years & Under.
Accurate Chip Timing With Individual Leg Results.
2025 Registration Confirmation Lists
Your Grizzly Ultra Marathon Entry Fee Includes
Your Grizzly Ultra Marathon Entry Fee Includes
We are looking forward to welcoming an all time record number of 1800 trail runners to this year's Grizzly Ultra.
Registration for our 2026 Grizzly Ultra will open on November 01 at 08:00 MST.
If you're planning to join us next year we recommend your mark your calendar. We are anticipating another early sell out.
Saturday Race Confirmation List
Race Course Details
Your Grizzly Ultra Marathon Entry Fee Includes
Race Course Details
Our wildly popular Grizzly Ultra Marathon & Relay is comprised of 5 individual legs which all start and finish in the main stadium area at the Canmore Nordic Centre. The total distance is 50km with a total elevation gain of 1595 meters.
Each leg has been graded for difficulty by adding the elevation gain to the distance to arrive at a Gri
Our wildly popular Grizzly Ultra Marathon & Relay is comprised of 5 individual legs which all start and finish in the main stadium area at the Canmore Nordic Centre. The total distance is 50km with a total elevation gain of 1595 meters.
Each leg has been graded for difficulty by adding the elevation gain to the distance to arrive at a Grizzly Claw Rating. The most difficult Leg 3 is rated at 5 Claws while the easiest Leg 5 is rated at 1 Claw.
With individual legs rated for all abilities our Ultra Marathon makes for the perfect team event.
The former Olympic stadium hub serves as a sweet base camp from which to cheer on your team-mates.
Grizzly Ultra Event Guide
Canmore Nordic Centre Bear Spray Policy
Canmore Nordic Centre Bear Spray Policy
Guide Contents:
- Stadium Map
- Registration Fee Includes
- Event Waiver
- Kananaskis Conservation Pass
- Bear Spray Policy
- Free Grizzly Kids Race - 12 Years And Under
- Parking
- Package Pick Up
- Timing Chips
- Race Day Timeline
- Start & Cut Off Times
- Course Maps, Leg Descriptions and Elevation Profiles
- Safety & Medical
- Feed Zones
- Grizzly Base Camp
- Awards
- Costume Parade
- Changes & Refunds
Canmore Nordic Centre Bear Spray Policy
Canmore Nordic Centre Bear Spray Policy
Canmore Nordic Centre Bear Spray Policy
Bear spray requirement for participation in all events at the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park.
For many years, the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park (CNCPP) has worked closely with event organizers to promote Wildsmart strategies and best practices aimed at reducing negative human-wildlife interactions during events. One of the m
Bear spray requirement for participation in all events at the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park.
For many years, the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park (CNCPP) has worked closely with event organizers to promote Wildsmart strategies and best practices aimed at reducing negative human-wildlife interactions during events. One of the most effective strategies at avoiding a negative encounter is carrying bear spray while on trails. Although this accepted practice has become common place among recreationalists here in the Bow Valley, there has been some reluctance among race participants to carry bear spray while out on course. This is despite the fact that every year, there are multiple encounters with bears and other wildlife in event settings at the CNCPP.
We want all race event participants to be as safe as possible and yet recognize that unless mandated, carrying a can of bear spray can bring with it a slight weight penalty to those voluntarily choosing safety over competitive advantage. With this in mind, last year, the CNCPP worked closely with organizers of the 24 Hours of Adrenalin mountain biking event requiring all participants to carry bear spray while on course. Checks by Conservation Officers confirmed a near 100% compliance amongst the 1,600+ event participants. As a result of this success, the CNCPP has decided to apply this same requirement to all other events with a similar wildlife encounter risk profile (including all Grizzly Mountain Events) in 2014 and beyond.
As a participant in Grizzly Mountain Events, you will be required to carry bear spray while out on course. You will be asked to show your can of bear spray to a designated individual when entering the race transition area and will not be permitted to start without it. If you are found to be on course without bear spray, you may be disqualified from the event.
This requirement is being introduced at the CNCPP to enhance the safety of visitors, protect its wildlife population and ensure the continued viability of the Canmore Nordic Centre as a premier event hosting facility.
Implementation of the bear spray requirement for events is a significant step and not one that has been taken lightly. We welcome your comments and ask that you adhere to this requirement for your personal safety.
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