2026 Hidden Oasis Ultra

Hidden Oasis Ultra takes place on June 13, 2026 in Elkwater, Alberta, in the Cypress Hills. This distinctive mountain-park race brings runners to one of the highest points between the Rockies and Labrador. The event offers a 50K solo race and a 2-person relay, with a course that blends trails, fireguard roads, ridges, and climbs. Expect a rugged, scenic day out in a unique Alberta landscape with a strong community feel.

The course starts and finishes at the Elkwater Learning Center and runs through Cypress Hills on a marked route that includes trail, ridge, fireguard-road, and park-boundary sections. The layout features two legs, remote aid stations, drop-bag support, and an 11-hour cutoff for the 50K.

• 50K solo and 2-person relay options
• Point-to-point? No—start and finish at the Elkwater Learning Center
• Trail-heavy course in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
• Climbs to a high-elevation park setting
• Race weekend includes a pre-race meal and meeting
• Aid stations, drop bags, and relay transition support
• Scenic, community-driven ultra experience