Bar-Ka-Koo Ultra & Relay 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Nov 22, 2025 edition in Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area, Parkland County, Alberta. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category.

The Bar-Ka-Koo Ultra & Relay 2025 takes place on November 22, 2025, offering a challenging 55 km trail run comprised of five 11 km loops around Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area. The course features 75% technical single-track and 25% Nordic ski trails, with a 10-hour cutoff and a mandatory completion of the fourth loop by 8:00 pm.

Runners are required to be self-supported due to minimal course marking. All finishers receive a medal and event-branded swag. Proceeds support Little Warriors, a Canadian charity focused on child sexual abuse awareness and prevention.

• 55 km total distance consisting of five 11 km loops.
• Terrain: approximately 75% technical single-track, 25% Nordic ski trails.
• 10-hour overall cutoff.
• Fourth loop must be completed by 8:00 pm.
• Participants must be self-supported with minimal course marking.
• All finishers receive a medal and event swag.
• A portion of net proceeds supports Little Warriors charity.

• Prepare for technical terrain and variable weather conditions.
• Outhouses available onsite.
• No dogs allowed on the course.
• Park remains open to the public during the event.
• Participant warming tent with soup, tea, coffee, and water at start/finish area.