BLACK SPUR ULTRA

August 23-24, 2025

RACE INFO

COURSE

VOLUNTEER

LIVE RESULTS

108k • 54k • Relay

BSU is presented by:

Black Spur Ultra is wrought from the winding, technical single track that trail runners dream about. No pavement, big climbs through rugged terrain, immaculate trails, and stunning scenery. Hosted at Kimberley Alpine Resort, you can walk to the start line right from your hotel room.

The race has 108k and 54k distance options. Solo either distance, or run on a team. The 108k is open to teams of up to six and the 54k teams of two or three. For soloists, the race course is a qualifier for UTMB. We now offer a Kids Race for those who bring their kiddos to the event.

Kimberley is a secluded gem nestled between the Purcell and Rocky mountains. With an extensive network of single and double track trails accessible right from the edge of town, Kimberley is a natural choice for a mountain ultra. Kimberley is also the highest elevation city in Canada.

The community is genuinely friendly and welcoming, with a spirit that embraces outdoor adventure. Kimberley Alpine Resort is a world-class venue that is set up to host large groups, and it is perfectly situated on the trail network

Race Details

Full race info is in the Racer Information Package.

Schedule:

August 23-24, 2025

Friday

2:00-8:00pm – Racer Check-in
7:15pm – Volunteer Meeting
8:00pm – Racer Meeting

Saturday

6:30-7:30am – Late Racer Check-in
8:00am – Race Start
9:00am – Kids Race Start
6:30pm – Cutoff - 54k runners must start loop 3
7:30-8:30pm – 54k post-race dinner
8:00pm – 54k Finish
8:15pm – 54k Awards
8:30pm – Cutoff - 108k runners must start loop 4

Sunday

6:00am – Cutoff - 108k runners must start loop 6
8:00am – 108k Finish
8:00am-9:30am – 108k post-race breakfast
9:15am 108k Awards

Host Site:

Kimberley Alpine Resort
Kimberley, BC

Distance:

108k, 54k, 108k Relay, 54k Relay

Elev. Gain/Loss:

2,230m /2,230m (54k) – 4,460/4,460 (108k)

Duration:

54k Solo and Relay - 12 hours
108k Solo and Relay - 24 hours

Course:

Please see the course description here

Registration Cap:

500 racers

Registration Opens:

Solo - October 10, 12:00hrs (MST)
Relay - October 10, 12:00hrs (MST)

Registration Deadline:

August 17, 23:59hrs (MST) or when full

Support Crew:

This is about the easiest race your crew will ever attend as they only have to be in one place. A support crew (someone to attend your gear and food) is not required but recommended for solo runners.

Transition Area(TA):

The transition between stages is located at the Kimberley Alpine Resort
Solo runners, and teams if need be, are allowed a drop bag at the transition area
Relay racers should be at the TA approximately one hour before their previous runner
The TA is staffed and have drinking water available as well as food for all runners (note that this is snack food and should not be your primary sustenance)
Runner support crews are able to meet racers at the TA

Aid Stations (CPs):

There is one CP on each stage at approximately the half way point
Runners are not allowed to cache gear at CPs (picking up or dropping off) but they are encouraged to leave garbage here
CPs are staffed and have snack food and drinking water available
Support crews should not meet their runners at CPs

Categories:

Female Solo – 54k
Male Solo – 54k
Female Solo – 108k
Male Solo – 108k
Co-ed Team – 108k
Female Team – 108k
Male Team – 108k
Co-ed Team – 54k
Female Team – 54k
Male Team – 54k

You Receive:

A high quality tech or cotton shirt
Entry to the awards ceremony and post-race meal
Complementary race photos
Solo finishers get a one of our prized Black Spurs – Relay finishers get a custom medal
Live timing updates and tracking
Medical support provided by professional EMTs and Paramedics
Most importantly, an expertly organized and exciting race