Meet the Minotaur

Arc'teryx Minotaur SkyRace 33.5km

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Crowsnest Pass Minotaur SkyRace presented by Arc'teryx: Sat, June 27, 2026. This is an official course under the International Skyrunning Federation and the host race for the 2026 Canadian National Skyrunning Championships. It is 33.5 km with 2900 m elevation gain and a 12-hour cut-off. Participants must be at least 18 years of age on race day.

Mini-Taur 10 km

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Crowsnest Pass Mini-Taur 10 km, Sun, June 28, 2026: Canada's Hardest 10 km race! It is 10.5 km with 1000 m elevation gain and a 5-hour cut-off. It is also the 2026 host race for the continental youth skyrunning championships. Participants must be at least 15 years of age on race day.

Minotaur VK

Friday, June 26, 2026

Castle Mountain Resort Minotaur VK: Fri, June 26, 2026 at Castle Mountain Resort. This is a challenging International Skyrunning Federation certified vertical kilometer course. Participants must be at least 15 years of age on race day.

Minotaur Trifecta

New for this year! Take on the Minotaur Trifecta:

• Minotaur VK, June 26 (4 km, 970 m of vertical gain)
• Minotaur SkyRace, June 27 (33.5 km, 2900 m of vertical gain)
• Mini-Taur 10 km, June 28 (10.5 km, 950 m of vertical gain)

Participants must be at least 18 years of age on race day for the Trifecta.