Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada 50Km 100Km 100Miles
"The Toughest Race on the Prairies"

Proud to be part of the
ALBERTA ULTRA RACE SERIES

Race volunteers are always needed. If you are interested in being a volunteer please check this link or stop by Runner's Soul and let the staff know.


Grand Canyon Trip
Go to photo page to see more pics.

Ultimate Ultra Sponsors

Holmes Ecowater

 
Have a question? Contact this years race director here.

 

 

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Thank you!

CONGRATULATIONS TO 100KM RUNNER
CHRISTINA MYNDIO WINNER OF A FREE ENTRY TO THE 2008 ELKHORN ULTRA!

The LSU has teamed up with the Helena Ultra Running League (aka HURL) to do a little cross border race entry promotion.
On April 1st we will be randomly drawing one registered racer from the LSU for a free entry in either the 50 Mile or 50 K HURL Elkhorn Ultra. . HURL will be doing the same for their racers with a draw for a free entry into any race at the 2008 LSU. And best of all this entry is 100% transferable, so if the winner can't make it they can pass it on. Race entry is for the 2008 event only and cannot be carried over.
HURL Elkhorn 50 Mile/50 K Ultramarathons - Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 Click here for link

2008 LSU UPDATE

The race is now full. Waitlist entries are being accepted for all three distances. Best of luck with your training!

Waitlist for 2008 click here.
Confirmed Entries click here

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU CANNOT TRANSFER YOUR ENTRY TO ANOTHER RUNNER NO MATTER WHAT THE REASON!

Private Land - north of Pavan

Please refrain from running on the course north of Pavan Park. The LSU course travels through private land, we have permission to cross during the race, but we don't any other time. We would hate to lose the privilege. Thanks RD.

Entry fees are non-refundable, but if you cancel before midnight on August 6th (say you die at the Death Race) we will give you half of your entry fee back. Any time after this date the fee is 100% non-refundable.

Wet Weather Route FYI
The City of Lethbridge requires the Lost Soul Ultra to have a wet weather route in order to protect the trail system through reserve lands (rain+clay=big mess). The north loop, which is approximately 10 miles round-trip, will become the wet weather route if necessary. This is the most practical option since the course is pre-marked days in advance of the start. RD

NSAIDs, espec. Ibuprofen article pdf.- read more

Race Directors for 2008 will be Terry Schwengler and .... Contact Terry here.

Alberta Ultra Series - please go to the web site for race dates for 2007 here.

.Read Comments from the 2006 race here.

Ralph Arnold Photographics will be on the course taking "Ultra Pics". Please visit Ralph's website at http://www.ralpharnoldphotographics.com/mp_includes/index.asp

NEW - Photo's for the 2005 LSU take a look!

Read comments on the 2005 race.
Read comments on the 2004 race.

Aid Station Food - this year we will have a beautiful selection of the finest foods of the world. Items include: pop (fizzed / defizzed), water, Powerade, coffee, hot chocolate, fruit (probably cantaloupe, watermelon, bananas, oranges), soup broth, noodles, chips, nachos, candy, chocolate bars, sandwiches (ham and cheese / cheese / PB&J), potatoes (salted), cookies and gels. If you can't gain weight at the first aid station you can always biggie size it at the next!

Race Package Pick Up - packages for 100 mile and 100km racers will be available for pick-up at Runner's Soul - 2646 South Parkside Drive, on Thursday Sept. 13th during regular business hours and also during the pre-race meeting on Sept. 14th. 50KM race packages will be available on Thursday Sept. 13th and Friday Sept. 14th and also at the pre-race meeting. Store hours are Thursday 10am to 9pm and Friday 10am to 5:30pm.

2007 race note - the race headquarters will be located in our sponsor hotel the Lethbridge Lodge Hotel . This hotel is located on the race course and will make it very convenient for all competitors and their families. See "links" for more information.

Please Note: Awards ceremony for all distances will be held at the Lethbridge Lodge Hotel on Sunday Sept. 16th at 9:00am. Your entry fee includes a breakfast. Extra breakfast tickets can be purchased - please see the entry page for more information.
 
100 Miler / 100 Km start on Friday Sept. 14th at 8:00am SHARP
Pre-race meeting is at 7:00AM - weigh-in and
blood pressure check starts at 6:00AM.

50 Km starts on Saturday Sept. 15th at 7:00am SHARP
Pre-race meeting is at 6:30AM

EARLY ENTRY FEES:

100 Mile Race - $155.00 CANADIAN
100 Km Race - $130.00 CANADIAN
50 Km Race - $105.00 CANADIAN

Fees on* or after* August 10th, 2006 - 100 Mile $175.00 /
100km $150.00 / 50km $125.00
(*post marked)

Entry Deadline is Friday August 24th 2007

All participants will receive a tech garment, official race photo, Sunday morning awards breakfast and a special finishers award. All aid station food and
beverages are provided - see course notes for more information.

ATTENTION - COURSE CLOSES AT 8:00PM SHARP

Aid station closure times:

Pavan aid station will not provide aid after 4:00PM on Saturday.
Peenaquim aid station will not provide aid after 6:00PM on Saturday.

Did you know that there are more ultra runners per capita in Lethbridge, Alberta than in any other city in Canada. Really.