Ultra Running Hub Blairmore, AB, Canada · Saturday, July 11, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Sinister 7 Ultra - 50 km
Race completed
50 km Distance
2,255 m Climbing
5.9 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 45 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 13.5 hours
16:12 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 84% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~207 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Daytime high 26°C
Night low 14°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 16 h 28 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 519 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,255 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes45 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,255 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 13.5 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
50km courses will take you through the most rugged, remote and beautiful terrain in Alberta's stunning Rocky Mountains.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.