Two Rockies summits, 9.5 hours, and a baptism by Grande Mountain's notorious powerline descent.
The Near Death Marathon is a 41.3km course covering the first two legs of the full Canadian Death Race, taking runners from downtown Grande Cache along quad trails past Grande Cache Lake and Peavine Lake, then up and over both Flood Mountain and Grande Mountain in a grueling double-summit challenge. The course returns to the Start/Finish in Grande Cache via the infamous Grande Mountain powerline descent — steep, rocky, and unforgiving. With 1,775m of elevation gain and a 9.5-hour cutoff, this is a serious race in its own right and serves as a challenging preview of the full Death Race experience.
Some ultra experience recommended
Grande Cache, AB, CanadaAugust 01, 2026
| Location | km | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 1,244 m |
CP109 Checkpoint | 10.0 | 1,240 m |
Transition 200 Aid Station | 14.0 | 1,198 m |
CP219 Aid Station | 32.0 | 1,788 m |
Finish Finish | 41.3 | 1,244 m |
Sign in to see cutoffs, crew access, drop bags, and services for every aid station.
Dogs are not permitted on the race course. Dogs are welcome at the venue and camping areas but must be kept on a leash at all times.
Tent City at MD Greenview (baseball field, 104 Ave + Memorial Drive). $50 weekend pass for tents and RVs, first-come first-served. Includes shower access at the Grande Cache Recreation Centre. Check-in Thu-Sat, check-out Mon by noon. Contact: Grande Cache Tourism 780-827-3300.
No crew rules specified
August weather in the Canadian Rockies can include intense heat, rain, and sudden cold — dress in layers
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