Training Run:

Spry retail shop owners, Ian and Susan Lowe-Wylde will lead you on a great run that will help prepare you for the technical terrain and mental endurance needed for the Minotaur Skyrace. The route will take place on part of the Minotaur course so you will know what the first 10km and the last 6km feels like.

Expert Tips and Advice:

Gain valuable insights on everything from gear choices to route details from Ian and Susan who helped build the racecourse, have run the trails many times and raced it too!

Arc'teryx Demo Fleet:

Test out Arc'teryx’s cutting-edge trail running shoes during the run. Feel the difference with footwear designed for comfort, performance, and durability on rugged terrain. 

Race Prep:

This training run is the perfect opportunity to familiarize yourself with the course and terrain, so you can tackle race day with confidence. Please note this is not a beginner run and we encourage you to take into consideration the route details when signing up. 

Route:

18.5 km | 1000m elevation 

- Start and finish at Spry retail shop (13101 20th Ave Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0)

- Run part of the Minotaur race course as it climbs the steep, rocky front of Bluff Mountain and then descends down the backside.  The group will then follow a small dirt road cutting over to Minotaur Aid Station 3 where we will join back onto the race course and follow a trail along Gold Creek to the town of Frank and then back to Blairmore on the paved community trail

Schedule:

9:30AM - Demo fleet available

10AM - training run kicks off

The run will be 3-5 hours depending on trail conditions, group and weather

Don’t miss this chance to get prepared for the adventure of a lifetime.

Sign up now and take your training to the next level!

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