Run in the Buff Ultra Marathon 2017
Are you up for the challenge??? Join us for the second annual - 'Run in the Buff Ultra Marathon' and NEW this year 10km Run, at beautiful Buffalo Lake in central Alberta.
Be one of first 50 to register and save $$$.
Saturday September 2, 2017
Rochon Sands Marina
Buffalo Lake Rochon Sands, Alberta
Start Times:
Ultra Solo Racers - 7:00am Start
Ultra Team Racers - 8:00am Start
10km Runners - 2:00pm Start
Awards at 5pm
This 120+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 7am and the last qualifying finish will be at 1am.
The legs vary in difficulty including a 14km mostly pavement to a nearly 40km trail and heavy hill run. Something for everyone!!
Get registered today!!
Location
Registration Fees
Ultra Keener Rate (50 spots) - $100/racer
Ultra Early Bird Rate (75 spots) - $125/racer
Ultra Regular Rate(375 spots) - $175/racer
10km Run - $65
Ultra Early Bird Rate (75 spots) - $125/racer
Ultra Regular Rate(375 spots) - $175/racer
10km Run - $65
Course Map
Click for more details.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to:
- Top 3 male/female 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 Sep 1
4:00pm - 8:00pm: Package Pickup
Rochan Sands Community Centre
Saturday Sep 2
6:00am - Racer Check-in
7:00am - START: Solo
8:00am - START: Team, all legs start at same time
11:00am - Beer Gardens open
2:00pm - 10km Race begins
5:00pm - 10km & Team Awards
9:00pm - Cabaret / Live Music (buy tix in advance)
11:00pm - Must have started last leg
1:00am - RACE FINISH, course closes
Cut-off time for solo runners is 18 hours, teams 17 hours. Runners must start the last leg by 11:00pm to be allowed to continue.
Sunday Sep 3
10:00am - Awards Soloist/Brunch (buy tix in advance)
4:00pm - 8:00pm: Package Pickup
Rochan Sands Community Centre
Saturday Sep 2
6:00am - Racer Check-in
7:00am - START: Solo
8:00am - START: Team, all legs start at same time
11:00am - Beer Gardens open
2:00pm - 10km Race begins
5:00pm - 10km & Team Awards
9:00pm - Cabaret / Live Music (buy tix in advance)
11:00pm - Must have started last leg
1:00am - RACE FINISH, course closes
Cut-off time for solo runners is 18 hours, teams 17 hours. Runners must start the last leg by 11:00pm to be allowed to continue.
Sunday Sep 3
10:00am - Awards Soloist/Brunch (buy tix in advance)
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 teams & 10k athletes, followed by live music.
Tickets In Advance: $15
Tickets At Door: $20
Tickets At Door: $20
Sunday Brunch - 9am
Brunch will be served Sunday morning to athletes and their family/friends in the community centre. Tickets can be purchased during registration or at the door.
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Tickets In Advance
Adult: $12 Youth: $8 Kids (5+under): free |
Tickets At Door
Adult: $15 Youth: $10 Kids (5+under): free |
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.
