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RACE LEG 1 - COLISEUM MOUNTAIN

LEG 1 OVERVIEW: COLISEUM MOUNTAIN

 Black Lung Ultra-Marathon & Black Lung Marathon

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LEG STATS

 

  • Distance: 22.0 km 
  • Elevation Gain: 1081m 
  • Race Window: Complete by 1pm 
  • Difficulty: Challenging (3/3) 

LEG DESCRIPTION

 The opening leg of the Black Lung Ultra begins with a scenic ascent of Coliseum Mountain, renowned for its stunning vistas. This leg proceeds in a counterclockwise direction, up the backside of Coliseum. Athletes will embark from the town, and proceed onto mixed trails, including a creek crossing, an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail, and a variety of single track trails. 

RACE LEG 2 - for the 29 in the mine

LEG 2 OVERVIEW - FOR THE 29 IN THE MINE

 Black Lung Ultra-Marathon & Black Lung Marathon

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LEG STATS

  • Distance: 23.6 km 
  • Elevation Gain/Loss: 922m gain and 922m loss, netting 0m 
  • Race Window: Start by 1pm, reach aid station by 430pm, finish by 6pm 
  • Difficulty: Moderate (2/3) 

LEG DESCRIPTION

 Leg 2 honors the memory of the 29 miners lost in the 1941 Nordegg mine disaster. The route presents a balanced challenge for both individual racers and teams. Participants will commence in the town, head south for the ascent of Eagle Mountain, navigate a descent, and finish with a return via rail trail back to town. 

RACE LEG 3 - COLLIERIES CLOSER

LEG 3 OVERVIEW - COLLIERIES CLOSER

 Black Lung Ultra-Marathon

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LEG STATS

  •  Distance: 13.7 km 
  • Elevation Gain/Loss: 280m gain and 280m loss, netting 0m 
  • Race Window: Start by 6pm, cut-off at 9pm 
  • Difficulty: Easy (1/3) 

LEG DESCRIPTION

 The final leg of the race, "Collieries Closer," offers a lighter but engaging route. Participants will venture east of the town through a series of multi-use trails, turning south after a forestry truck road. A unique highlight is the trail that heads towards Nordegg’s historic Collieries, balancing elevation gains with the final descent into town. 

Aid Stations and Checkpoints

 

In addition to the aid stations and checkpoints below, the starting line at the Nordegg community hall will serve as the main aid station, as well as transition point (start/finish) for each leg. Racers can expect to find the following supplies here: 

  • Water 
  • Washrooms (Fixed outhouse, Foothills tank rentals Trailer Unit, Washrooms in the hall) 
  • Electrolyte – Cwench 
  • Sun River Honey Gels 
  • Watermelon 
  • Post Race Meals 
  • Candy 
  • Chips 
  • Finisher Awards! 

RANGER STATION - This checkpoint is 4.4km into the race, allowing runners to refill their water before climbing up the back side of Coliseum. WE will have the following supplies: 

  • Water 
  • Washrooms (Fixed Outhouse) 
  • First Aid Supplies 

COLISEUM RIDGE – This checkpoint serves to direct runners to the true peak of Coliseum. You will pass back past this checkpoint after completing the summit. We will have the following supplies:  

  • First Aid Supplies 

GET 'R' DONE AID STATION – 11km into this leg we will have an aid station with the following: 

  • Water 
  • Electrolyte – Cwench 
  • Sun River Honey Gels 
  • Watermelon 
  • Washrooms 
  • Candy 
  • Chips 

BEAVERDAM CHECKPOINT  - We have a checkpoint after the descent down Nordegg mountain, 18km into the leg. There will be first aid supplies as will as minimal water at this location. 

TRUNK ROAD CROSSING – We will have  checkpoint/ direction team at the first crossing of the forestry truck road to ensure the safety of runners crossing the road. We will have first aid supplies and a shelter.

THE LAST MINER'S CHECKPOINT – We will have a checkpoint at the second crossing of the forestry truck road to ensure the safety of runners crossing the road. We will have an emergency supply of water and first aid supplies. There is a washroom nearby (Fixed outhouse)  

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