Hidden Oasis Ultra

About the Event

Hidden Oasis Ultra takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 7:00 AM MDT in Elkwater, Alberta, Canada, within Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park — the highest point between the Rocky Mountains and Labrador (1,466 m). This 5th annual event offers a 50(ish) km ultra marathon for solo runners and two‑person teams, on some of Canada’s most beautiful landscapes.

Solo – 50 km
Start: 7:00 AM • Individual ultra experience

Two‑Person Team – 50 km
Start: 7:00 AM • Team Captain registers and pays; second member joins for free

Event Logistics & Participant Information:

Location: Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Elkwater, AB (southeastern Alberta). Highest point between Rockies and Labrador.
Event Schedule (Friday, June 12): Package pickup 5:00‑7:00 PM. Racer Welcome Meal 6:00‑7:00 PM. Race meeting starts at 7:00 PM.
Race Day (Saturday, June 13): 50 km start at 7:00 AM. Post‑race social 2:00‑7:00 PM. Awards at 5:00 PM.
Registration: Sold out for 2026 (waitlist or closed). Price tiers: Early bird, regular, last‑minute.
Refund/Credit Policy: 75% credit (minus fees) if cancelled before Jan 7, 2026. 50% credit (minus fees) from Jan 7 – April 30, 2026. No credits/refunds after April 30, 2026. Credits valid for one year, non‑transferable to another racer. You may not exchange your entry to another runner.
Team Registration: Captain creates and pays for team; second member joins for free.
Merch Store: Hidden Oasis Ultra 2026 merchandise available online (merchee.ca).
Contact: Cypress Hills Adventure Running Society via website.
Social Media: Facebook event page linked.

Swag, Awards & Atmosphere:

Event vibe: “An experience like no other — first ultra race held in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park.”
Scenic setting: Glorious landscapes, highest point in the region, unique Cypress Hills ecosystem.
Post‑race social: Food, drinks, and celebration from 2:00‑7:00 PM.
Awards ceremony at 5:00 PM.
Racer Welcome Meal on Friday night included for participants.
50(ish) km distance — a challenging but accessible ultra for solo runners and teams.
Hidden Oasis name: Reflects the secluded, beautiful nature of the park.

Hidden Oasis Ultra on June 13, 2026, in Elkwater, Alberta, is a 50(ish) km ultra marathon — solo or two‑person team — in Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, the highest point between the Rockies and Labrador, with a welcome meal, post‑race social, and awards ceremony.

Races Offered

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$112.64

Hidden Oasis Ultra Team Captain

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$223.70

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Elkwater.

thermostat Temperature

8.7° / 18.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.7° / 14.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 53m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

61.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:14

nightlight Sunset

21:28

About Elkwater

Learn more about the host city, Elkwater.

Elkwater is an unincorporated community at the western edge of the Cypress Hills in southeastern Alberta, Canada, 65 kilometres (40 mi) southeast of Medicine Hat. The main access route is via Alberta Highway 41, which leads south from the Trans-Canada Highway.