Folding Mountain Ultra
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Event overview
The Folding Mountain Ultra takes place on June 6, 2026, at Folding Mountain Landing near Hinton, Alberta, on the edge of Jasper National Park. The event center is at Folding Mountain Brewing Taproom and Kitchen and the surrounding Folding Mountain Village. The day includes on-site music, local food, and beer from Folding Mountain Brewing. Race entries include a race tee, finisher’s medal, on-course nutrition and hydration, post-race food, and a donation to Hinton Search and Rescue.
Courses and logistics
- 25 km - 1,086 m elevation gain, out-and-back up Folding Mountain.
- 60 km - 2,430 m elevation gain, can be run solo or as a two-person relay.
The 60 km course is staged in two legs: a 35 km Cap Ridge Loop with roughly 900 m of climbing in the first 15 km, and a 25 km Folding Mountain Trail leg that starts from base camp. The 25 km course begins with a flat 6.5 km section to the first aid station, returns to base camp, then climbs the Folding Mountain Trail. Both courses are described as technical and steep, and both include a short scree section near the summit that requires careful footing. Cutoff time for both distances is 14 hours. Mandatory gear requirements include a running pack or waist belt, minimum 1 L fluids, 400–500 calories of food, windproof or waterproof hooded jacket, emergency blanket or bivy, whistle, and a collapsible cup. Course maps and GPX files will be released in spring 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.