GRIZZLY MOUNTAIN EVENTS
Ultra Marathon Update # 2
Course Marking Begins Today


Pre race course marking begins today. Gather up some friends and come out and pre run a leg or two. This weekend's forecast call for spectacular picture perfect weather. With no more snow storms on the horizon race weekend is also looking fab.
Advance Race Package Pick Up


Advance race package pick up is highly recommended and will be available on Saturday October 12 th  at the Canmore Nordic Centre Day stadium / start / finish area. Team Race Packages will be filed under team captain last name.

Race Morning Package Pick Up is also available. Be sure to arrive  no later than 07:30 a.m. if you plan to pick up on race day. Reminder: Team Race Packages will be filed under team captain last name.

Please download waivers from the Event Webpage.  Waivers must be  printed and signed by all solo and team runners. Signed copies must be presented at time of race package pick up. Friends / family and team captains can pick up race packages for others as long as they have all participant signed waivers in hand.

Reminder: Event Waivers


All solo and team captains must bring signed waivers to race package pick up. Please visit the event  website page  to download, print and sign your waivers.

Team race packages will be filed under the last name of team captains. Team Captains can pick up race packages for team member as long as they have signed waivers in hand.

Race Day Schedule Of Events


07:00 - 08:00 - Race Package Pick Up will open at 7 a.m. at the large white registration tents located at the stadium / start / finish area at the  Canmore Nordic Centre.

07:00 - 08:00 - Timing Chips Must be picked up by all racers inside the stadium. 

08:15 -  Costume Parade - Start line area..

08:30 - Mandatory Pre Race Briefing & Bear Spray Check - start line area. 

08:50 - Singing Of Our National Anthem - start line area.

09:00 - Race Start.

10:00 - Grizzly Kids Fun Run - registration opens at finish line.

11:00 - Grizzly Kids Fun Run Start.  - Free for kids 12 and under.

11:00 - Buffet Served - at large white registration tents.

12:00 - Kids Movie Theatre - u pstairs in the day lodge meeting room B.

15:00 - Awards - presented to top age group and overall finishers at Grizzly Events Trailer / Podium in parking lot. You must be present to accept your awards. We are unable to mail out post event. Subject to the majority of podium winners having finished by this time. We appreciate your patience with the exact timing of awards.

Final Confirmation List


Our final confirmation list   has now been published.  The deadline for roster changes and bib transfers has now passed.

No further changes, bib transfers or team roster updates can be made.

When you registered for the event you clicked and agreed to a no refund / no rollover policy. At this late stage, a large percentage of your entry fee has already been used to pay all of our suppliers for this year's event and we cannot recoup any of these costs.Thanks for your understanding, please do not email us requesting refunds or rollovers :)

Important Bear Spray Policy


The Canmore Nordic Centre has developed and mandated a bear spray policy for all events. All participants of all events must carry bear spray. Participants found not to be carrying bear spray are subject to immediate disqualification. Teams only require one can of bear spray which can be passed from one participant to the next after the completion of each leg in our relay tag zone.

Please Car Pool



Free parking is available at the Canmore Nordic Centre. We highly encourage car pooling since we will be reaching maximum parking capacity. For those picking race packages up on race morning, be sure to arrive  no later than 7:30 a.m.  in order to beat the rush and make it to the start line on time. Please follow the directions of our parking staff upon arrival.
Important Timing Chip Pick Up



Timing Chips  must be picked up  inside the stadium on event morning from 07:00 until 08:00. One chip is required per team. This chip must be exchanged between team mates after the completion of each leg in our team tag zone. Chips must be worn on the ankle. Please be very careful not to loose your timing chip. They are a $60 value !! Chips must be returned at the finish line.
Grizzly Kids Run & Indoor Movie Theatre


Grizzly Kids Run / Walk

Our Grizzly Cubs Fun Run / Walk - will start at 11 a.m. We will send the kids off in 3 separate waves. 
  • Wave 1 - will be ages 5 and under only and approximately 500m in length. 
  • Wave 2 will be ages 6 - 8 for approximately 800m. 
  • Wave 3 will be ages 9 - 12 for approximately 1.5km distance.                          
Prizes and treats will be given at the finish line. Parents are responsible for the safety of all children when  accepting treats and prizes. No pre-registration is required but we will be providing race numbers for fun. Race numbers will be available in the stadium finish area from 10:00 a.m. Parents must also sign waivers for kids at this time.

Grizzly Cubs Indoor Movie Theatre

Our kid's movie theatre will be open from noon until 4 p.m. Parents are responsible for their own children. We do not have babysitting service at the theatre. Please do not leave young cubs unattended here. The movie theatre is located on the 2nd floor of the Nordic Centre main day lodge Meeting Room B.

Bouncy Castles

Sadly due too changes with our bouncy castle supplier we will not be able to set up castles at this year's event. We hope to have them back for the 2020 Grizz.


Runner Feed Zones & Grizzly Base Camp


Runner Feed Zones

We will have a dedicated transition / rest zone for S olo Runners Only  which can be accessed immediately after the completion of each Leg. Water, Heed Sports Drink and a wide selection of snacks will be available here. Dedicated porta potties for solo racers will also be available in this restricted zone.

Aid Stations will be provided at approximately the mid-way point on Legs 1, 2 and 3
Water and Heed Sports drink only will be available at these stations.

There are no additional stations provided on the shorter Legs 4 and 5. 

Grizzly Base Camp

Teams and Solo's are welcome to bring camping gear, tents, chairs etc. Tents can only be set up on event day. Absolutely no overnight camping is permitted. There will also be many easily accessible porta potties at Base Camp.

Course Maps & Safety


Course Maps

Check out the Event Webpage for detailed course maps, descriptions, and elevation profiles. Email tony@grizzlyevents.ca if you'd like to receive gpx files for each leg.

Safety & Medical

Our medical base station will be located at the start / finish area. We will have a team of sweepers on course for each leg; they will be equipped with radio communications to our emergency medical team. Please report any incidents on course to our aid station staff.

Cut Off Time & Awards


Cut Off Times

Cut off time for all team and solo runners will be 9 hours. Runners must complete Killer Bees (Leg 4) by 5 p.m. in order to be allowed to continue.

Prizing & Awards

Will take place at the start / finish area in the stadium at approximately 3:00 p.m.Subject to the majority of podium winners having finished by this time. We appreciate your patience with the timing of awards.  Awards and prizing cannot be mailed out post event. You must be present to accept your awards.

Sweet New Hoodies For All Runners
 



We are excited to announce that all registered runners will be  receiving  a sweet hoodie as part of their race package. Extra hoodies will be available for on sale for just $25 at our Grizzly Goodies booth after race start - subject to availability - first come first served.

Please do not email us requesting refunds or rollovers, all participants clicked and agreed to a strict no refund / rollover policy at time of registration.

Visit our  Facebook Page  and give us a like to stay in touch with additional updates.

We are also on Instagram. Please use #grizzlyultra to post / share all your race weekend photos.

More Grizzly Goodies



Visit our Grizzly Goodies tent for great deals on Grizzly trucker hats, gloves, toques, hoodies, tees, patches and more. Cash and credit accepted. We have limited quantities on all items - first come, first served.

Modern  Wellness Recovery Zone

The Modern Wellness Recovery Lounge is heating it up at the Grizzly Ultra this year! Warm up in our heated tent with vibration foam rolling and recover after your run with compression massage. Sign up and enter the draw for a vibration foam roller!


Grizzly Ultra Special
  • The studio is open on Thanksgiving Day at 7am 
  • Grizzly Ultra competitors get a FREE Fit3D scan, hydrogen water, electrolytes and pumpkin spice Organifi with Recovery Packages
  • Recovery Circuits include full body red light therapy, infrared saunas and finish with compression massage in the Recovery Lounge
  • That's 2 hours of recovery for ONLY $75
  • Space is limited. Call 403-675-5500 to reserve your spot.
Click here to learn more about Modern Wellness on Canmore's Main Street.

More About Our Grizzly Ultra Title Sponsor


Look for the Altra booth at this year's Grizzly Ultra Marathon & Relay.  Altra Footwear was founded in and inspired by the mountains of Utah. 

Their history and experience with trail and mountain running is unmatched. Since the brands inception,  Altra's shoes have won countless awards and their Footshape TM   toebox, ZeroDrop TM   midsole and Fit4Her TM   gender specific fit make them the perfect choice for comfortable, natural and performance minded running. 

Their trail shoes are equipped with TrailClawTM strategic lug placement under each metatarsal for maximum grip, a unique GaiterTrap TM system to keep debris out, and rugged upper materials, all working together to combat even the most brutal terrain.


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Basecamp Resorts  is your home away from home with all the amenities you could need. Each suite comes with a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, living room, dining area, linens and towels, a shared roof top hot tub and BBQ areas. This hotel boasts a choice of multiple bedroom suites from a micro, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom or adjoining 5 or 6 bedroom suites!

 


 
  
BASECAMP LODGE  features a variety of King and Queen bedrooms with varying types of; Deluxe, Double King /Queens and Suite rooms. The lodge boasts a log cabin ambiance, a beautiful cedar sauna and complimentary continental breakfast.  Each room is equipped with  locally made bath products from Rocky Mountain Soap Co , Keurig coffee machine and pods. There is a 50-person conference space with panoramic views of Mount Lady Macdonald and Grotto Mountain. Conveniently located within walking distance to Main Street. Click here for more info.



LAMP HOUSE HOTEL 
is Canmore's newest boutique hotel on Main Street! It features a variety of King and Queen bedrooms with varying types of; Deluxe, Suite and Double Queen rooms. These modern rooms showcase barn board feature walls, unique artwork, 55" inch flat screen TV's, Nespresso coffee machines, locally sourced amenities from Rocky Mountain Soap Co., and local artisan baked goods delivered to your room each morning. Click here for more info.



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Click here to learn more  ENTER DISCOUNT CODE: GRIZ2019 when booking.

Look For Hammer Nutrition On Course At Our Grizzly Ultra




 Grizzly Volunteer Exchange Program


Get up close to all the action and earn volunteer credits which can be used towards FREE entry for future Grizzly Events. 

Since 2010 we have helped many charities and non-profit organizations raise over $2million for deserving causes. Your generous help behind the scenes does make a huge difference and is very much appreciated.

We also hire for some part time, casual, event crew positions every season. Key paid positions include event set up / take down, course marking, event administration and more. Contact tony@grizzlyevents.ca if you're interested in learning more. 

Click here   for this year's Grizzly Ultra Marathon volunteer positions.
Grizzly Events Is Now Accepting New Sponsors and Partners 


Grizzly Events has helped many registered charities and non-profits raise over $2 million to date. Supported charities and non-profits organizations include MitoCanada, SPCA, MS Society, Terry Fox Foundation, Enviros Wilderness Schools, YWCA, Canmore Nordic Ski Club and Wheels For Wells, Banff YWCA and many others.

We have successfully played host to over 40,000 participants since 2007. Positive economic impact for the Town Of Canmore's hospitality industry can be measured in the millions.

If you are interested in aligning your event or product with us for the 2020 season contact tony@grizzlyevents to discuss the possibilities.

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