Hill of a Race
- Date Sun 5th April 2026
- Location Edmonton, AB
- Price $66.49 - $120.16
- Races 3 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the "Hill of a Race" taking place on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the stunning Rabbit Hill Snow Resort in Edmonton, Alberta! This unique event invites participants to tackle the groomed ski slopes of Rabbit Hill, transforming a traditional ski hill into an exciting race course for snow runners, walkers, and adventurers of all skill levels.
Choose your challenge from three thrilling race distances: the "All Day Buffet" (6 hours) where you can complete as many laps as possible on the 2.5 km course, the "A la Carte" (10 km) requiring four laps, or "The Snack" (5 km) with two laps to conquer. With fantastic aid station nourishment, handcrafted medals for all finishers, and a voucher for a one-day lift ticket for the 2026/2027 ski season, this event promises to be an unforgettable day filled with fun and camaraderie. Plus, by participating, you'll be supporting the Olive Tree Projects, a charity focused on providing essential maternity care in Haiti. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind race—register online today and secure your spot for a day of adventure on the hill!
Choose your challenge from three thrilling race distances: the "All Day Buffet" (6 hours) where you can complete as many laps as possible on the 2.5 km course, the "A la Carte" (10 km) requiring four laps, or "The Snack" (5 km) with two laps to conquer. With fantastic aid station nourishment, handcrafted medals for all finishers, and a voucher for a one-day lift ticket for the 2026/2027 ski season, this event promises to be an unforgettable day filled with fun and camaraderie. Plus, by participating, you'll be supporting the Olive Tree Projects, a charity focused on providing essential maternity care in Haiti. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind race—register online today and secure your spot for a day of adventure on the hill!
Organiser's Description
April 5, 2026at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort20715 57 Ave SW, Edmonton, AB T6Y 0J5You can ONLY register for this event online (no in person registrations)Great aid station nourishment.A voucher redeemable for a one day lift ticket for the 2026/2027 ski season at Rabbit Hill for all racers.Handcrafted medals for all finishers.GIFT CERTIFICATES for that someone special can also be purchased online.
"Hill of a Race" (HOAR) is an event unlike anything seen in the Edmonton area. When was the last time you powered your way up a groomed ski hill in your runners? Held on the groomed slopes of the Rabbit Hill Snow Resort, there will not be any skiers or snowboarders on the hill with you during the race. But it will be a challenging and exciting time for all levels of snow runners, walkers, crawlers and sliders. Three distances will be offered, each with a different start time:9:00am - All Day Buffet" (6 hours): complete as many laps as you can in six hours of the approx. 2.5km course up, down and around the ski slopes12 noon - “A la Carte" (10 km): complete four laps of the approx. 2.5km course up, down and around the ski slopes1pm - "The Snack" (5km): two laps of the approx. 2.5km course up, down and around the ski slopes
You will be making your way up and down groomed ski runs so extra traction under your runners may be required. Walking poles are permitted. Can't wait to see you at the hill!You can only register for this event online through our event page on Race Roster. Register early in order to ensure your spot!PRIOR TO BEING ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT YOU WILL HAVE TO READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE EVENT'S RACE WAIVER.
As with all the races in the River's Edge Running Series, this event raises much needed funds for Olive Tree Projects which operates a maternity centre in Jacmel, Haiti. Olive Tree Projects was founded in 2008 by Sarah Wallace who worked for many years at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort while a student. All proceeds from this event will go to this wonderful charity.
"Hill of a Race" (HOAR) is an event unlike anything seen in the Edmonton area. When was the last time you powered your way up a groomed ski hill in your runners? Held on the groomed slopes of the Rabbit Hill Snow Resort, there will not be any skiers or snowboarders on the hill with you during the race. But it will be a challenging and exciting time for all levels of snow runners, walkers, crawlers and sliders. Three distances will be offered, each with a different start time:9:00am - All Day Buffet" (6 hours): complete as many laps as you can in six hours of the approx. 2.5km course up, down and around the ski slopes12 noon - “A la Carte" (10 km): complete four laps of the approx. 2.5km course up, down and around the ski slopes1pm - "The Snack" (5km): two laps of the approx. 2.5km course up, down and around the ski slopes
You will be making your way up and down groomed ski runs so extra traction under your runners may be required. Walking poles are permitted. Can't wait to see you at the hill!You can only register for this event online through our event page on Race Roster. Register early in order to ensure your spot!PRIOR TO BEING ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT YOU WILL HAVE TO READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THE EVENT'S RACE WAIVER.
As with all the races in the River's Edge Running Series, this event raises much needed funds for Olive Tree Projects which operates a maternity centre in Jacmel, Haiti. Olive Tree Projects was founded in 2008 by Sarah Wallace who worked for many years at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort while a student. All proceeds from this event will go to this wonderful charity.
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20715 57 AVE SW, Edmonton, AB T6Y 0J5
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