Kananaskis 100 Mile Relay
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Event overview
The Kananaskis 100 Mile Relay is scheduled for June 20, 2026 in Kananaskis Country, Alberta. The relay covers a distance of 100 miles and begins near Longview. The course travels the Highwood Pass, identified as the highest paved highway in Canada, and finishes in the Kananaskis area. The 2026 edition is the event's 40th anniversary. Entry is limited to 60 teams. Registration uses tiered pricing on a first-come, first-served basis. Race registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable; participants may purchase optional cancellation insurance during registration. Team captains register initially; full team rosters are submitted later on a separate platform.
Course and logistics
The race is run in relay legs; some legs include cross-country sections near the finish. Organizers use forced starts for slower teams so the course can be completed within a daylight window; teams with predicted overall times over 16 hours may face simultaneous forced starts. Parks requires runners to carry bear spray from the start of leg 3 to the end of the race. Bear spray can be passed between runners at relay stations unless forced starts prevent tagging, in which case specific runners must carry their own spray. Race day provisions include morning coffee and snacks in Longview, a post-race meal and after party hosted at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, and event t-shirts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.