PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

Is there a pre-race meeting or package pickup?

On June 13, 2025 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at Strathcona Athletic Park, 1100 N Cloverbar Road, Sherwood Park, Alberta

Can you participate in a team?

YES! On our IAU Bronze Labelled Loop B measuring a 1.6965km loop or a "virtual" event for teams of athletes to compete. We have added 6 Hour (Team of 2 or 3), 12 Hour and 24 Hour Relay events (Teams of 2-6). Your team gets to strategize on how many team members and what they are running. There are countless ways you could DO IT!!

There is also a virtual option you can do close to home. DID YOU KNOW? Almost every community with a high school has a 400 metre track (Hint! Hint! Perfect opportunity to plan your oen Survivorfest in your own community <3)

How can I prepare for Survivorfest?

Please go watch our Survivorfest Running Event YouTube videos.

We have had some great athletes who have showcased our event in their own videos.

Del's Jogs with Dogs, by local athlete, Del Salt. Our 2022 Survivorfest Track & Trail Woman Champion , shares the top tips to keep you comfortable and pumped during our race!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTX2y22HV1k&t=190s

Mike MacKenzie, shares his experience in 2022

https://youtu.be/vBSgIK27FiY?si=SbCC8NmP-6VV3fbz

and then when he accomplished the EARTHGROOVE Epic Vibe Share Double Slam by accomplishing the Klondike Ulra 50k and Survivorfest 6 Hour

https://youtu.be/Vt4Jltl3X3o?si=KQL7Su3yIiN6_5n-

How will the event be timed?

Mike Melton from MCM Timing Ltd is travelling from Florida. His is known all over North America for his ability to time these complicated events. The results from athletes all over the world speak for themselves.

In 2023, three women broke 5 national records. Kathia Rashed set two new Lebanon women’s records by running 200km, as well as running 201.5km in 24 hours. Catrin Jones broke the 6 -hour Canadian women’s record with 78.571km and the 50-mile Canadian record in 6:08:16. Carla Rodriguez Dimitrescu set a new Women’s 6-hour Mexican record with 66.268km. Michel Leblanc, Richard MacDonald and Tim Higham qualified for the 24 Hour National team. 14 athletes earned 100 mile belt buckles.

In 2024, Carla Rodriguez Dimitrescu returned to break the Women’s Mexican National 12-hour record with 119.4kms. Wayne Gaudet captured 4 records for the 65-70 Men’s category: 100k in 10:35:57, 12-hour record in 111km, 100 mile in 17:46:49T and 24 hour record in 202.892km. 11 athletes earned 100 mile belt buckles.

Virtual athletes are responsible for their own timing. Athletes can use a continuous GPS recording of their choice, such as Strava, Garmin or Coros.

Can I use Survivorfest Virtual Running Event to qualify for my NationalTeam or International
Association of Ultrarunners (“IAU”) World Championship races?

Yes, we have submitted all the necessary paperwork to obtain our IAU designation.

In 2019, the following athletes were able to use our event to qualify for the 2019 to attend the IAU World 24 Hour Championships: Oleg Tabelev & Stephanie Simpson.

In 2021, despite COVID, Wayne Gaudet used our course in our virtual event to qualify for the 24 Hour Canadian National team.

In 2022, Amanda Nelson set two NEW Canadian records, the 12 Hour Women's Record = 134.025 km and 100 Mile Women's Record at 14:45:51.

In 2023, three women broke 5 national records. Kathia Rashed set two new Lebanon women’s records by running 200km, as well as running 201.5km in 24 hours. broke.. Catrin Jones broke the 6 -hour Canadian women’s record with 78.571km and the 50-mile Canadian record in 6:08:16. Carla Rodriguez Dimitrescu set a new Women’s 6-hour Mexican record with 66.268km. Michel Leblanc, Richard MacDonald and Tim Higham qualified for the 24 Hour National team. 14 athletes earned 100 mile bet buckles.

How do I Confirm my Registration?

Contact the Race Director at rd@survivorfest24.com

Is there an Age Restriction on Any of the Events?

Athletes under the age of 18 will be required to have a parent sign a personalized waiver prepared by our sponsor Simpson & Associates LLP.

How do I withdraw from the event---due to an injury and will I get any money back?

All race fees are non-refundable - all profits from the event are donated to the Saffron Centre.

If you are injured and can show evidence of the injury (e.g. doctor’s note), you can elect to
auction off your entry to another person to regain some funds or you can roll over your entry to
the following year.

As an athlete, do I have to get pledges and/or fundraise?

No. But we will have prizes for each division - 6 Hour, 12 Hour and 24 Hour. If you are registered in one of our 24 Hour events, you could be a contender for the Al Howie award.

If you receive the most donations/pledges in your division, you will receive your race entry FREE!

2019’s winners were: Josh Bridger, Cara Quist, and Roslyn Bergen - CONGRATULATIONS and
THANK YOU for your support!

2021's winner was: Janelle Schultz-Jespersen.

2022 winner was: Mike Mackenzie.

2023 winner was: Stephen Mater

Is That a Fox for your Mascot? Or a furry?

Our mascot is a wolf called Timber. It was created by our race director's 18 year old daughter, Gwen, who loves drawing and wolves.

Will I get a Belt Buckle if I Run 100 Miles?

Yes! To celebrate this achievement, runners who reach 100 miles during the event will receive
their own belt buckle with the exact mileage engraved on it!