Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra
August 30th, 2026 at Nose Hill Park, Calgary, Alberta.
A sub ultra is shorter than a marathon on trails. This event is a 17 km one-lap trail race with an elevation gain of about 497 m. The course is a single, well-marked loop designed for trail running.
What You Get:
- A YYC Sub Ultra swag item (e.g., hat, water bottle, or socks)
- A Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra racer bib and pins
- Complimentary race photos
- On-course medical & safety support
- An expertly designed and extremely well-marked ultra run course
- 17km = 500m of elevation
- Official chip timing by Startline Timing
- A great race atmosphere with finisher arch, music and a race announcer
- A post-race sticky bun from Kashew Bakery (dairy-free)
Available for purchase: A YYC Sub Ultra finisher's medal or Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra finisher's medal, YYC Sub Ultra tank or Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra tank.
Top finishers in the 17km Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra will be awarded YYC Sub Ultra podium awards from local potter, Bella Lyla Rose Creative.
Schedule:
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Nose Hill Park (Shaganappi Trail/Edgemont Blvd NW - parking lot)
- 12pm - 2pm: Package Pick Up
Sunday, August 30th, 2026
Nose Hill Park (Shaganappi Trail/Edgemont Blvd NW - parking lot)
- 6:45am - 9:45am: Late Package Pick Up (pick up packages no later than 15 minutes prior to your start)
- 7:00am: 34km YYC Sub Ultra Start
- 8:30am: 17km Wild Rose Women's Sub Ultra Start (all 17km women)
- 8:45am: 17km YYC Sub Ultra Start (all 17km men)
- 9:30am: 6.8km Trail Walk/Run Start
- 10:30am: Awards (6.8km, 17km and 34km men)
- 10:45am: Kids 2km Walk/Run Start
- 11:30pm: Awards (34km women)
- 1:00pm: Course Closes
Race Entry Fees (17KM WILD ROSE WOMEN'S SUB ULTRA TRAIL WALK/RUN):
- October 1st - December 31st: $100 ($109.80 with taxes and fees)
- January 1st - March 31st: $105 ($115.19 with taxes and fees)
- April 1st - June 30th: $110 ($120.56 with taxes and fees)
- July 1st - August 22nd: $115 ($125.95 with taxes and fees)
- August 23rd - August 29th (noon): $125 ($136.72 with taxes and fees)
There is also a 34km and a 6.8km option in the partner event, the YYC Sub Ultra, on the same date, time, and location.
Registration Policy: No refunds. Registrations can be rolled over to 2027 for a fee of $50 before August 1st, 2026, or transferred to another racer for a fee of $10. After August 1st, 2026, no rollovers are available, but transfers are still possible for $10.
