Medicine Run Ultra & Relay
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Medicine Run Ultra & Relay
Medicine Run Ultra & Relay is a trail running event scheduled for September 4–5. The event is presented as a community running experience that frames running as a sacred healing practice.
The course uses 12.5 kilometre loops with start and finish at Kihcihkaw Aski (Sacred Land Site) in Edmonton, AB. The loops run on a mix of single track and double track trails through the Edmonton River Valley. Solo runners and relay teams can complete multiple loops to cover longer distances, with the possibility to run up to 100 kilometres within 24 hours or less.
Race formats and team rules are specified for relay entries. Teams must have at least two registered teammates for all relay distances. Maximum team sizes are four for the 50 km distance, six for the 75 km distance, and eight for the 100 km distance. Each runner must complete a full 12.5 kilometre loop before the next teammate begins. Teams pass a hand carved wooden feather from each runner to the next as part of the relay exchange.
Registration is handled through Race Roster. The event description notes an emphasis on community and the cultural framing of running as medicine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
