Rivers Edge Ultra
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Rivers Edge Ultra
The Rivers Edge Ultra is a trail running event held at the Riverside RV Park in Spruce Grove, located within Parkland County, Alberta. The race takes place in the North Saskatchewan River Valley, featuring a course that utilizes single track trails. Participants encounter a variety of terrain including river crossings, beaver dams, and steep inclines and declines.
The event is designed with a progressive structure, offering distances suitable for those new to ultra-running as well as experienced endurance athletes. Each race distance consists of loops ranging from 9 km to 20 km, with all loops starting and ending at the main Start/Finish area.
The following distances are available:
- 3 km and 5 km (fun runs for children)
- 12 km
- 21 km
- 50 km
- 80 km
- 100 km
- 100 miles
Logistical support includes aid stations, support crew access, and drop bag management. Participants who register before August 15 are eligible for event-specific merchandise. All net proceeds from the race are donated to Olive Tree Projects. The venue at Riverside RV Park also provides camping options for attendees. Registration handles all entries exclusively through an online process, and participants must sign a waiver to compete. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
