THE DIVIDE 200

August 10-14, 2026
Castle-Crowsnest, AB

Western Canada's only 200-miler

The stuff legends are made of... The culmination of 25 years of living, playing, and working in the Rocky Mountains.

The route includes the Castle/Crowsnest region of the southern Rockies. The race celebrates our Rocky Mountain heritage, and highlight portions of the stunning Great Divide Trail. Our vision for The Divide 200 is to keep you up high and enjoying the varied landscape of the Continental Divide.

This event is for people with a great deal of both race and alpine experience. The course is made up of all trail types, as well as some off-trail travel. There will be some sections of basic route finding even though it is a prescribed and marked course; the terrain is just really gnarly out there. Checkpoints will be every 20 to 40km apart, depending on the section of the race.

New for 2026 – we are introducing 100km and Relay options; see the details below, and on the Course page. The race is capped at 100 competitors on the course at the same time. We are offering a large prize purse for the top three female and male 200-mile competitors, with the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers receiving $5,000, $2,500, and $1,750 respectively.†

Find out more about what to expect at the race. Follow The Divide 200 group on Facebook for updates as they happen.

What you get, and why you should sign up:

The Challenge: This race doesn’t just test your stamina; it’s a battle of mind over matter. The course will tear you down, but it’ll also make you rise and find new strength.
Full Support, No Shortcuts: We’re not throwing you to the wolves – you’ll have everything you need to survive this beast. We supply satellite trackers, and with well stocked aid stations and medical support, we’re with you every step of the way. We do not cut corners on the essentials. Our main aid stations do not just offer candy and bananas – we also have a lot of fresh and hot foods.
Catered Meals: The 200-milers and 100k-ers get a pre- and post-race meal with their registration. Relay runners have the option to add on a meal with their registration. Check the Details section below for times.
Course Flagging and Maps: We go above and beyond with our course flagging, with reflective markers and ribbons along the length of the route. We also make GPS files available so that you can navigate your way with confidence.
Scenic Beauty: The race takes you through some of Canada’s most stunning (and most fierce) terrain. You’ll feel the wilderness, the weather, and the challenge with every single KM.
Running Community Vibes: Join a group of like-minded maniacs who don’t shy away from tough. When you cross that finish line, you’ll have a whole community cheering you on, knowing you’ve earned it.
Prizes, Swag, and Socials: We offer a large cash purse for the 200-mile podium, with a lot of additional awards with outstanding prizes. We give you premium swag.
Event Photography: We offer complementary photos to our competitors, and we hire professional photographers to document the experience.

The Divide 200 is a qualifying race for UTMB, and we practice the principles of Trail Sisters Approved.

Race Details

We will continue to add infomration to the Racer Information Package as it becomes available.

Date/Start Time:

August 10-14, 2026

Sunday
- 4:00pm-8:00pm – Racer Check-in
- 5:30pm-7:00pm – Welcome Dinner (included with 200-miler and 100k – optional add-on for Relay runners)
- 7:00pm – Mandatory Racer Meeting
- 8:00pm – Volunteer Meeting
Monday
- 8:00am – Race Start (all Racers)
Tuesday
- 11:30am-12:30pm – 100k Post-Race Lunch
- 12:00pm – 100k Race Ends + Awards
Friday
- 12:00pm – Race Ends - Final Cutoff
- 5:00pm-7:00pm – Awards and Post-Race Dinner

Host Site:

Castle Mountain Resort, Alberta and Crowsnest Pass, Alberta

Distance:

200-Miles / 322km
115km

Elev. Gain/Loss:

200-miler – 12,335m/12,335m
100k – 4,830/4,830m

Duration:

200-miler – 100 hours
100k – 28 hours

Course:

Please see the course description here

Registration Cap:

100 racers total can be on the course at a time, so the 100 spots are split between 200-mile solos, 200-mile teams, and 100k solos (teams count as one person as only one teammate is on the course at a time)

Registration Deadline:

August 1; 23:59hrs (MST) or when full

Support Crew:

A support crew (someone to move your gear and food) will be able to meet you at specific points, although we will have amply stocked aid stations - a crew is not mandatory

Relay Teams:

Relay runners follow the same route as the 200-mile solo runners, and they may switch at the Support Crew accessible CPs (CP3, CP4, CP6, CP7, CP9, CP10, CP13)

Pacers:

Pacers will be allowed on select sections of the race - see the race rules

Aid Stations (CPs):

CPs are located between 20km and 40km apart
Runners are allowed to cache gear any major station (TBA)
CPs are staffed and have drinking water available - most will have a variety of food options
While you can nap anywhere, we will have designated sleeping areas at major aid stations

Categories (see our Gender Policy):

Female Solo
Male Solo
Non-Binary

Entry Fee:

See the registration website*
*Price in Canadian funds. GST not included. Prices subject to change without notice.

What's included:

Pre-race welcome dinner**
Post-race awards dinner**
Use of a Garmin inReach that is pre-programmed with the course
Race swag (shirt, neck gaiter, bivy sack, and one other nice item TBA)
Professional medical standby
Search and Rescue standby
Quality aid stations with a lot of variety
A professionally-organized, well-run race experience

**We're talking about really good buffets with a lot of choices, not just your basic pasta dinner.

Prizing:

200-miler
- 1st (female/male) – $5,000† cash + prizes
- 2nd (female/male) – $2,500† cash + prizes
- 3rd (female/male) – $1,750† cash + prizes
Relay + 100k – we have an assortment of prizes from our sponsors
We also have many awards for the unsung heroes of the race.

† All prizes are in Canadian dollars

Mandatory Gear:

See the Race Rules. Note that we will make additions and changes as required.

THE DIVIDE 200

August 10-14, 2026 Castle-Crowsnest, AB

Western Canada's only 200-miler

What you get, and why you should sign up:

Race Details

August 10-14, 2026
Castle-Crowsnest, AB