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Skyrunning launches in Canada

Adam Campbell, ultra runner, President of Canadian Skyrunning and Director Skyrunner® Canada Series. © Arc'teryx/Brian Goldstone


Following on from the eight countries already published, the ISF is pleased to announce the latest Skyrunner® National Series launch in Canada.  The “Call of the Wild” comes from internationally known ultra runner Adam Campbell, heading Canada Skyrunning and director of the new Series.


The Skyrunner® Canada Series counts nine events: four Sky, three Ultra and two Vertical races distributed across the country in some of the most beautiful locations.


Adam trains in Canada’s skyrunning playground.  © Arc'teryx/Brian GoldstoneEach of these courses will showcase the unique running culture and topography of the region with inclines that will push the best mountain runners to their limits and offer memorable experiences for every competitor. Distance + Vertical = Skyrunning.


Many of the races have been created or adjusted specifically for the Skyrunner® Series Canada, broadening the scope of competitive and spectacular skyrunning races globally. Some are designed to form part of a larger race weekend, with Vertical, Sky and Ultra events happening on consecutive days allowing for broader exposure and creating a “running festival” atmosphere.


As Adam Campbell, the Director of the Skyrunner® Series Canada states: "Skyrunning has been hugely influential on my running career and I’m excited to share that with the rest of Canada. My first Skyrunning race at Sierre-Zinal changed my perception of what mountain running can and should be.  The technicality, aesthetic beauty and challenging nature of the course will appeal to elite and recreational athletes looking for a unique mountain challenge. Even since that first race I’ve wanted to bring this style of running on logical and demanding routes to Canada. The events in the Series will have a distinctly Canadian flare and will showcase some of the best terrain the country has to offer. I have big ambitions for this series in coming years and I hope to change the national perspective on how we view mountain sport.”


A move into Canada’s remote and mountainous regions is a welcome natural expansion of the international skyrunning events that have captured the imagination of runners globally.




2014 Skyrunner® Canada Series

Vertical Kilometer du Mont Albert – June 27
Ultra SkyMarathon du Mont Albert – June 28
SkyRace du Mont Albert – June 28
SkyMarathon du Mont Jacques-Cartier – June 29
Trailstoke 60km-July 12, 2014 Quebec Mega Trail -July 12
Vertical Kilometer in North Vancouver - July 27 *Race Name & location TBA
Squamish 50 - Aug 16
Squamish 23km - Aug 1


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