Run in the Buff Ultra Marathon 2018
Are you up for the challenge??? Join us for the third annual - 'Run in the Buff Ultra Marathon' 10km fun Run and 3km kids race, at beautiful Buffalo Lake in central Alberta.
Be one of first 50 to register and save $$$.
Saturday September 1,2018
Rochon Sands Community Centre
Buffalo Lake Rochon Sands, Alberta
Start Times:
Ultra Solo Racers - 8:00am Start
Ultra Team Racers - 8:00am Start
10km Runners - 11:00pm Start
Kids race 2:00 start
Awards at 3:00pm
Race ends/ course closes 5:00pm
This 50+km race is broken into 5 legs. Run as a soloist or as a team of up to 5 people. The race will begin at 8am and the last qualifying finish will be at 5pm.
The legs vary in difficulty including mostly pavement,to trail and heavy hill run. Something for everyone!!
Get registered today!!
Location
Registration Fees
Ultra keener (50 spots) - $350 3-5 person team/$160 2 person team/ $105 solo
Ultra Regular (450 spots) $400 3-5 person team/$200 2 person team/ $125 solo
10km - $65/racer
5km kids race $20/ racer
Course Map
Click for more details.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to:
- Top 3 solo runners (Ultra & 10km run)
- Top 3 overall teams
You know you want one of these!! Just 3 easy steps:
- Sign up
- Train your a** off!
- Win 1st place solo or team!!
Race Weekend Schedule
Friday Aug 31
4:00pm - 8:00pm: Package Pickup
Rochan Sands Community Centre
Saturday Sep 1
7:00am - Racer Check-in
8:00am - START: Solo
8:00am - START: Team, all legs start at same time
11:00am - Beer Gardens open
11:00pm - 10km Race begins
3:00pm - 5km kids race
3:00pm - Live Music
3:00pm - 10km & Team Awards
5:00pm - RACE FINISH
8:00pm - Cabaret / Live Music
4:00pm - 8:00pm: Package Pickup
Rochan Sands Community Centre
Saturday Sep 1
7:00am - Racer Check-in
8:00am - START: Solo
8:00am - START: Team, all legs start at same time
11:00am - Beer Gardens open
11:00pm - 10km Race begins
3:00pm - 5km kids race
3:00pm - Live Music
3:00pm - 10km & Team Awards
5:00pm - RACE FINISH
8:00pm - Cabaret / Live Music
Saturday Cabaret/Live Music
We will host a cabaret Saturday night at the community centre . Festivities will kick off by presenting awards to top finishers for the Ultra soloist/teams & 10k athletes, followed by live music.
Tickets In Advance: $15
Tickets At Door: $20
Tickets At Door: $20
Parking
Stay tuned for more info
Camping
There is a ton of camping around Buffalo Lake but the two closest campgrounds are:
1. Rochon Sands Provincial Park
403-742-4338
Walking distance from the start/finish line and also from the cabaret.
2. Ol' MacDonalds Resort
403-742-6603
Ol Mac's is awesome for families, they have camping, cabins for rent and hotel style rooms as well. It is about a 5-7 min drive from Rochon Sands.
1. Rochon Sands Provincial Park
403-742-4338
Walking distance from the start/finish line and also from the cabaret.
2. Ol' MacDonalds Resort
403-742-6603
Ol Mac's is awesome for families, they have camping, cabins for rent and hotel style rooms as well. It is about a 5-7 min drive from Rochon Sands.
