Black Lung Ultra
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Black Lung Ultra Marathon
The Black Lung Ultra Marathon is scheduled for September 12, 2026 in Nordegg, AB, Canada. Presented by Coliseum Sports & Entertainment, the event is the third annual running of this race. The course is a three-leg, ultra-distance route of 62 km that travels through the historic Nordegg collieries area, along mountain ridges and the David Thompson corridor of the Rocky Mountains. The event description notes a link to the town's mining history and the race name references the hazards of long coal-mining shifts.
Entry and race format
The event offers both solo and team 62 km options. Registration fees listed in the source are $265.97 for Solo 62k and $233.66 for Team 62k; fees are described as inclusive of mandatory charges and items. Waitlists are available for both solo and team categories and are listed as free for the period shown. The organizer emphasizes the three-stage structure of the race, with solo entrants responsible for all three stages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.