The Divide 200
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
The Divide 200 : event overview
The Divide 200 takes place in August 2026 at Castle Mountain Resort, Pincher Creek No. 9, Alberta, Canada. The route highlights sections of the Great Divide Trail and runs through the Castle and Crowsnest region of the southern Rockies.
The course is a mix of single track, double track, a small amount of road, cross-country, bushwhacking and scrambling. It emphasizes alpine travel, ridge walks and remote backcountry access. Some sections require route-finding skills even though the course is prescribed.
Key facts:
- Distances offered:
- 200 mile Solo
- 100k Solo (about 115 km)
- 200 mile Relay for teams of 2 to 8
- Checkpoints are placed roughly every 20 to 40 km depending on the section.
- Competitors must carry a Garmin inReach provided by the organizers for navigation and safety.
- The race is capped at 100 entrants.
- New for 2026: a limited number of relay spots and a new 100k course.
- Cash prizes for the 200 mile solo podium in Canadian dollars are 5,000, 2,500 and 1,750 for first through third in both female and male categories.
- The organizers provide satellite trackers, reflective course markers, GPS files, well stocked aid stations including fresh and hot foods, medical support, and event photography.
The event targets participants with significant ultramarathon experience and proficiency in alpine travel. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
