Reesor 50
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Reesor 50 Ultraranch Festival
The Reesor 50 Ultraranch Festival takes place at the Historic Reesor Ranch in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. The event combines trail running, camping and on‑site meals over a weekend on the ranch and surrounding Cypress Hills terrain.
Courses travel through rolling grasslands, winding trails and beneath conglomerate cliffs. The site features varied climbing and open views across the hills. All races start and finish at the Historic Reesor Ranch.
Distances include:
- Sundown 5: 5 km
- Sundown 10: 10 km
- Reesor 10: 10 km (Saturday open race and junior qualifier)
- Reesor Mountain Marathon: 42 km
- Reesor 50: 50 miles (approximately 83 km)
Key race details: the Reesor 50 is approximately 83 km with about 2,300 metres of vertical ascent and descent, six fully stocked aid stations, two water‑only stations and finish‑line aid. The Mountain Marathon is about 42 km with 1,250 metres of vertical ascent and three fully stocked aid stations plus finish aid. Typical registration inclusions vary by distance and may include a custom Buff buff, meals and a finisher patch; top finishers receive cash prizes.
Accommodations include ranch B&B and private cabins, festival‑style camping on designated areas for a weekend fee of CA$50 per vehicle, and additional nearby lodging options in Cypress Hills, Elkwater, Maple Creek and Medicine Hat. Refund, transfer and deferral policies set deadlines and fees; distance changes and camping additions have specific cut‑off dates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.