Southern Alberta's Ultimate Trail Run
September 10 - 11, 2010
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.

Ultimate Ultra Sponsors

Nathan

 

 

 

 

 


WWC (wet weather course) yuk

Hello ultra runners. We have had an exceptionally wet summer. Please review the wet weather description and map in case we need to use it to start the race or go to the WWC during the race. Let's all hope the southern Alberta sun will be causing massive dehydration and agony for us all (go sun).

ATTENTION WOMEN ULTRA RUNNERS : U of L Department of Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology Lab, Dr. J.L. Copeland is once again looking for your help to gather data on the effects of ultra‐endurance competition on hormone levels and neuromuscular function specifically in women. For more information click here.

2010 RACE UPDATE

Waitlist - if you are wanting to add your name to the LSU waitlist please find the link on the entry page. Please note that filling in the on-line form is the only way that you will be able to be on the waitlist.

100mile race is full
100km race is full
50km race is full

For race confirmations please go to the Entry page.


Well howdy Ultra runners and a big Happy New Year! We (the RD's) are gearing up for another fantastic Lost Soul Ultra on the weekend of September 10th to the 12th.

On-line registration and regular mail in or drop off printable entry forms will be ready at 12 noon Lethbridge time on January 10th.

Please get your entries in early as we are holding the entry numbers to 80 - 50kers / 70 - 100kers / and 70 - 100milers. Last year we filled up quickly!

Have fun training and hope to see you in those coulees!

The RD's (Dave, Rod, Marc and Terry)


2009 First Place Winners..
From left to right: Paula Weller 100km, Joanne Scmidt 50km, Carl Pryce 50km, Wayne Gaudet 100mile, Adrian Feddena 100km, Janet Findlay 100mile


 

Where Does your Money go?

It has always been the goal of the race directors of the LSU to provide a high quality race at a reasonable cost to racers. This includes the "famous rock", a jacket, a photo, awards, breakfast and of course the great aide stations along the route. We thought it would be a good idea to let you know how your race entry money is spent. Following is a breakdown of where the dollars went based on one entry fee:

Rock $40.00
Tech Clothing $40.00
Breakfast $13.00
Rentals $17.00
Aid Station $10.00
Volunteer shirts $5.00
Prizes $5.00
Photo $6.00

Misc. Expenses $4.00

Total per Racer $140.00

We will continue to work to maintain the tradition of this great race at a reasonable cost.
Thank you:
LSU Race Directors

LSU Offical Race Hotel - Lethbridge Lodge- call 1-800-661-1232 and ask to reserve a room under the Lost Soul Ultra.

 

2010 Wet Weather Route

View the wet weather course. Click Here

NSAIDs, espec. Ibuprofen article pdf.- read more

Alberta Ultra Series - please go to the web site for race dates for 2009 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 10th we will give you half of your entry fee back. Any time after this date the fee is 100% non-refundable.

 

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

Read Comments from the 2009 race here.
R
ead Comments from the 2006 race here.
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. 9th during regular business hours and also during the pre-race meeting on Sept. 10th. 50KM race packages will be available on Thursday Sept. 9th and Friday Sept. 10th and also at the pre-race meeting. Store hours are Thursday 10am to 9pm and Friday 10am to 5:30pm.

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. 12th 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. 10th 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. 11th at 7:00am SHARP
Pre-race meeting is at 6:30AM

MAIL IN EARLY ENTRY FEES:

100 Mile Race - $165.00 CANADIAN
100 Km Race - $140.00 CANADIAN
50 Km Race - $115.00 CANADIAN

Fees on* or after* August 10th, 2010 - 100 Mile $185.00 /
100km $160.00 / 50km $135.00
(*post marked)

Entry Deadline is Friday August 27th 2010

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 7:00PM SHARP ON
SATURDAY NIGHT

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.