Canadian Death Race 118K
Canadian Death Race 118K crosses three mountain summits and the Smoky River in a rugged Grande Cache classic with a 24-hour cutoff each summer.
Quick facts
- Saturday start on August 1, 2026
- 118-kilometre solo mountain ultra
- Three summits and a Smoky River crossing
- Twenty-four-hour cutoff and Western States qualifier
About the Canadian Death Race 118K
The Canadian Death Race is a long-running Rocky Mountain ultra built around five demanding legs. The solo 118K is separately scored from relay teams and carries its own qualification and cutoff context.
Course
The point-to-point mountain route accumulates about 17,000 feet of elevation change across three summits before a Smoky River crossing. Technical trail and remote sections make it a full-day effort.
Race-day weather
Grande Cache mountain weather can move from summer heat to cold rain, wind or hail. Runners should expect large temperature swings between valleys, exposed summits and the overnight finish.
Past Canadian Death Race 118K dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, August 1, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | — | Completed | Open results |
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