Black Spur Ultra
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Event overview
Black Spur Ultra takes place on August 22, 2026 at Kimberley Alpine Resort in Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada. The event offers the following distances:
- 108k
- 54k
- Half Marathon
- Relay
- Kids' Race
Course and format
The event is run on single-track trails with no pavement and includes large climbs through rugged terrain. The venue sits on an extensive trail network accessible from the resort. Entrants can compete solo or as part of a team. The 108k relay allows teams of up to six; the 54k relay allows teams of two or three. The 108k solo course is listed as a qualifier for UTMB. The Half Marathon follows a loop on the face of Northstar Mountain and then proceeds to the second leg of the course.
Logistics and fees
Pre-event activities include racer check-in at the Kimberley Conference Centre, a volunteer meeting, and a racer meeting; there is a late check-in option by reservation only. The event schedule also includes race awards, a 54k dinner, and a brunch for 108k participants. Early bird, regular, and 11th-hour registration prices are published for each distance. Examples of published fees: Black Spur Solo 108k (early bird $255; regular $265; 11th-hour $275), Solo 54k (early bird $240; regular $250; 11th-hour $260), Half Marathon (early bird $200; regular $210; 11th-hour $215), relay per person (early bird $200; regular $210; 11th-hour $215), and Kids race ($35 regular; increases to $45 at the last tier). Sponsors listed include Merrell, Sun River Honey, Fenix, Icebreaker, and Tailwind. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.