Medicine Run Ultra & Relay
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Medicine Run Ultra & Relay
Medicine Run Ultra & Relay is a trail running event held on Kihcihkaw Askî - Sacred Land in Edmonton, Alberta on September 5 and 6, 2026. The course is built from 12.5 kilometre loops on a mix of single track and double track trails through the Edmonton River Valley. A contingency course uses extended double track out and back sections to make each loop 12.5 kilometres in wet conditions.
Distances offered include:
- 5 km for youth and elders
- 25 km solo or relay
- 50 km solo or relay
- 50 mile solo
- 75 km relay option
- 100 km solo or relay
Relay rules require a minimum of two registered teammates for all relay distances. Team size maximums are four for the 50 km, six for the 75 km, and eight for the 100 km. Each runner must complete their 12.5 km loop in sequence before the next runner can start. Runners carry a hand carved wooden feather between teammates as part of the exchange.
Timing is handled by hand and organizers state there are no hard cutoffs. Participants retrieve a prayer flag at the farthest point of the loop and return it to the start/finish area for a stamp and recorded loop time. Aid stations are stocked with water, sports drink, soup, sandwiches, fruit, snacks, bannock and jam, pemmican, and some gels. Mandatory gear includes a headlamp for night running, whistle, hydration, and a phone. Parking is available 24 hours at Kihcihkaw Askî and porta potties are provided at Kihcihkaw Askî and Snow Valley. Team tents are allowed, one per team up to 10 x 10 ft. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
