Think you’ve got what it takes… or at least a good sense of humor?

Are you looking to kick off the new year by challenging yourself?

Curious about trail running?

Wondering how far your legs (and sanity) can take you in a set amount of time?

Or maybe you just want to run around the woods with cool people and call it a win?

Say no more.

We’re inviting you to join the VERY FIRST Snake Hill Backyard Ultra right here in Sundre, Alberta on

Saturday, May 30, 2026

9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Your mission (should you choose to accept it):

Complete as many 6.7 km laps as you can— one every hour —through the rooty, rocky, muddy, leg-testing trails of Snake Hill . When the hour resets, you go again. When you don’t… you’re done. Simple. Brutal. Glorious.

Run one lap. Run ten. Run until your legs question your life choices.

This event is about grit, community, and having a ridiculous amount of fun outdoors .

Registration Details

Registration opens: January 01, 2026

Late Registration closes: May 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Entry fee: $50.00 per runner

Important notes:

Spots are limited—register early to secure yours.

Only participants who are fully registered and have completed payment by April 30 are guaranteed an event shirt and goodie bag. Late registrants may still receive a goodie bag, but shirts are not guaranteed.

Registrations without completed payment by the deadline will not qualify for the shirt and goodie bag and may lose their spot.

Hosted by Sundre Bike n' Ski Club

Where does your money go?

Straight back into the trails you’ll be sweating on!

All proceeds support Sundre Bike n’ Ski Club for wayfinding signs (so you don’t accidentally invent a new ultra course) and trail maintenance in the Red Deer River Valley and Snake Hill .

Run happy knowing your legs are suffering for a very good cause