Survivorfest Running Event
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Event overview
Survivorfest Running Event takes place in Sherwood Park, Alberta (Treaty Six Territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation). The event is scheduled for June 12–14, 2026 and will host the 2026 Canadian 24-hour National Championships. It is an International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) sanctioned timed event held each June that includes multiple timed race options and relay entries. Profits are donated to a local sexual assault centre, and the event reports donations of over $37,000 since 2019.
Distances and race options
- 24-hour solo and relay
- 12-hour solo and relay
- 6-hour solo and relay
- Kids races: 400 m, 1600 m, 2000 m
Courses, services and features
Two certified course options are offered: Loop A (400 m track) and Loop B (1.69 km road/track mix). Both loops are described as flat, fast, and low elevation; Loop A is capped at 70 athletes. Direction changes occur at regular intervals during multi-hour events (every 4 hours for 12- and 24-hour athletes; every 3 hours for 6-hour athletes). A fully stocked aid station operates for the full 24 hours with hot and cold food and beverages. The event is livestreamed on YouTube.
Community, inclusion and athlete provisions
The event states inclusive registration policies with multiple gender categories and accepts declared gender without documentation. Each registered athlete (except Friday kids) receives a Lululemon race shirt; 24-hour athletes also receive a zippered hoodie. Opting out of the shirt donates $50 to the local sexual assault centre. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
