Canadian Death Race XXI

July 30 - August 01, 2021

Regrettably, Canadian Death Race and Sinister 7 Ultra, like many events, have been cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. What to do now? We are hosting a number of challenging Virtual Races and the online North Star Trail Running Festival where we bring you a number of compelling speakers and clinics to help your running. We are still working on how we can provide our third race, Black Spur Ultra, while meeting provincial requirements. Please stand by!

Since the start of the millennium, racers have come to the Canadian Rockies to cheat Death in one of the world's toughest ultramarathons. The 125km course begins and ends on a 4200-foot plateau, passes over three mountain summits, and not only includes over 17,000 feet of elevation change but a major river crossing at the spectacular Hell's Gate canyon at the confluence of the Smoky and Sulphur Rivers. Each year, extreme athletes push themselves to the limits of their endurance against the breathtaking background of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Well-trained and totally committed, they battle heat, cold, altitude, and their own demons. Finishing is the prize and the bragging rights are priceless.





The Canadian Death Race is now a qualifier for the following races and series:

Canadian Death Race is Under New Management

In October 2017 the management of the Canadian Death Race transfered to Sinister Sports, the creators of Sinister 7 Ultra and Black Spur Ultra. We are thrilled to be able to offer competitors a race series featuring three of the toughest, most beautiful, and most rewarding ultras in Canada. Read our press release for more information.

Sinister Triple Race Series

Starting in 2018, we will be offering a triple crown series with the Canadian Death Race, Sinister 7 Ultra, and Black Spur Ultra. Read the details and rules.