Ultrarunning (i.e, racing farther than the marathon distance) house has turn out to be a fast-growing phase of the North America working scene, and plenty of, if not most ultramarathon races are on trails. However not each ultra-curious runner is able to transfer from the highway to the paths. The excellent news is that you just don’t have to: there are a handful of Canadian highway ultramarathons that provide the likelihood to maneuver up in distance whereas nonetheless working on acquainted highway or packed gravel surfaces. Here’s a roundup of races throughout the nation you possibly can nonetheless join.
Calgary Marathon 60K (this 12 months solely!)
These on the lookout for a western Canada highway extremely are in luck this 12 months: in celebration of its sixtieth anniversary, the Calgary Marathon is providing a 60K choice. We’re now simply weeks away from this one, so any marathoners searching for a chance to race a singular distance ought to think about signing up now.
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Niagara Extremely
Happening in mid-June, this race gives shorter distances as properly, however the 50K and 80K ultramarathons happen on the identical paved bike path alongside the Niagara Parkway. As an out-and-back course with repeated laps because the distances go up, it’s properly supported and really spectator-friendly. It’s additionally flat, so for those who’re aiming on your quickest time throughout both of these distances, this race is an effective one.
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Harriers Elk-Beaver Ultras
This Victoria-based race isn’t on the roads, however the quick and flat 10-km loop round Elk and Beaver Lakes is packed gravel, making this about as near highway working as you’ll discover. This 12 months’s race is Could 11, so whereas it’s possible too quickly for a lot of this 12 months, it’s an amazing one to maintain in your radar for a “similar-to-road” extremely sooner or later.
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