Ultra & Relay Details

54k • 108k • Relay

See the details for the Vertical Climb here

2019 marks the 5th year of Black Spur Ultra. The race is tough and combines all of the elements that we love in an ultra. Big climbs, no pavement, scenic single track, then long stretches where you can open up and run fast. Choose from the 54 KM, 108 KM, and 108 KM relay options.

With one central area and three loops, this is one of the easiest races your support crew or family will ever attend. Kimberley is also the perfect place for a getaway or family vacation.

Date/Start Time:

August 23-25, 2019

Friday
- 2:00pm-8:00pm - Racer Check-in
- 7:15pm - Volunteer Meeting
- 8:00pm - Racer Meeting
Saturday
- 6:30am-7:30am – Late Racer Check-in
- 8:00am Start
- 7:30pm-8:30 – 54k post-race dinner
- 8:00pm – 54k Finish
- 8:15pm – 54k Awards
Sunday
- 8:00am – 108k Finish
- 8:00am-9:30am – 108k post-race breakfast
- 9:00am 108k Awards

Host Site:

Kimberley Alpine Resort
Kimberley, BC

Distance:

108km, 54km, 108km Relay

Elev. Gain/Loss:

2,230m /2,230m (54k) – 4,460/4,460 (108k)

Duration:

108km - 24 hours
54km - 12 hours
108km Relay – 24 hours

Course:

Please see the course description here

Registration Cap:

500 racers

Registration Opens:

December 1, 12:00hrs (MST)

Registration Deadline:

August 17, 23:59hrs (MST) or when full

Support Crew:

This is about the easiest race your crew will ever attend as they only have to be in one place. A support crew (someone to attend your gear and food) is not required but recommended for solo runners.

Transition Area(TA):

The transition between stages is located at the Kimberley Alpine Resort
Solo runners, and teams if need be, are allowed a drop bag at the transition area
Relay racers should be at the TA approximately one hour before their previous runner
The TA is staffed and have drinking water available as well as food for all runners (note that this is snack food and should not be your primary sustenance)
Runner support crews are able to meet racers at the TA

Aid Stations (CPs):

There is one CP on each stage at approximately the half way point
Runners are not allowed to cache gear at CPs (picking up or dropping off) but they are encouraged to leave garbage here
CPs are staffed and have snack food and drinking water available
Support crews should not meet their runners at CPs

Categories:

Female Solo – 54km
Male Solo – 54km
Female Solo – 108km
Male Solo – 108km
Co-ed Team – 108km
Female Team – 108km
Male Team – 108km

Prizing:

Female & Male Solo 54k – $250 cash + prizes
Female & Male Solo 108k – $500 cash + prizes
Top Team in Category – $100 per person race credit + prizes
We will have numerous prize packages for all podium finishers

You Receive:

A high quality tech or cotton shirt
Entry to the awards ceremony and post-race meal
Complementary race photos
Solo finishers get a one of our prized Black Spurs – Relay finishers get a custom medal
Live timing updates and tracking
Medical support provided by professional Paramedics
Most importantly, an expertly organized and exciting race

Sinister Sports Inc.
Box 460 Bellevue, AB, T0K 0C0
P: 1-403-563-6420
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