Reesor 50
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Location Maple Creek, SK
- Price $136.91 - $217.73
- Races 2 races
- Distances Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor experience at the Reesor 50 Ultraranch Festival, taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in the stunning Maple Creek, Saskatchewan! This exciting event invites participants to embrace the rugged beauty of the Cypress Hills while navigating two challenging race distances: the 50-mile (83 km) Reesor 50 and the 42.5 km Reesor Mountain Marathon.
The Reesor 50 promises an unforgettable adventure with a vertical ascent and descent of 2300 meters, featuring six fully stocked aid stations to keep runners energized along the way. With a start time of 8 AM and a generous 18-hour cutoff, this race is perfect for endurance athletes seeking a breathtaking challenge. For those looking for a shorter yet equally thrilling experience, the Reesor Mountain Marathon offers a 42.5 km course with a vertical ascent of 1250 meters, starting at 9 AM and featuring a 10-hour finish cutoff.
Join fellow adventurers and immerse yourself in a weekend filled with stunning landscapes, camaraderie, and delicious meals, including a complimentary race meal and exciting options for additional dining. Don't miss this chance to conquer the trails and create lasting memories at the Reesor 50!
The Reesor 50 promises an unforgettable adventure with a vertical ascent and descent of 2300 meters, featuring six fully stocked aid stations to keep runners energized along the way. With a start time of 8 AM and a generous 18-hour cutoff, this race is perfect for endurance athletes seeking a breathtaking challenge. For those looking for a shorter yet equally thrilling experience, the Reesor Mountain Marathon offers a 42.5 km course with a vertical ascent of 1250 meters, starting at 9 AM and featuring a 10-hour finish cutoff.
Join fellow adventurers and immerse yourself in a weekend filled with stunning landscapes, camaraderie, and delicious meals, including a complimentary race meal and exciting options for additional dining. Don't miss this chance to conquer the trails and create lasting memories at the Reesor 50!
Organiser's Description
Reesor 50 Ultraranch FestivalThe Reesor 50 is an unforgettable adventure through the rugged beauty of the Cypress Hills. The journey takes you across rolling meadows, winding trails, and beneath the towering conglomerate cliffs that stand as silent guardians of the land. Each step reveals new sights: wildflowers, grazing deer, and the calls of distant hawks. The terrain tests your endurance, with challenging climbs rewarded by sweeping vistas. This event offers two distances, the Reesor 50 and the Reesor Mountain Marathon. The Reesor 50The Reesor 50 is 50 miles (83km) in distance. The vertical ascent/descent is 2300 metres. There are 6 fully stocked aid stations on the course, plus the finish line aid. In addition to the 6 aid stations, there are 3 water-only stations along the way. The start time will be 8am and finish cutoff is 18 hours (2am). The cutoff times at each aid station are to-be-determined. The Reesor Mountain MarathonThe Reesor Mountain Marathon is 42.5km in distance. The vertical ascent/descent is 1250 metres. There are 3 fully stocked aid stations on the course, plus the finish line aid. In addition to the 3 aid stations, there is 1 water-only station along the way. The start time will be 9am and finish cutoff is 10 hours (7pm). The cutoff times at each aid station are to-be-determined.
Registration Includes:Race EntryRace T-ShirtMeal and Beverage (1 meal / 1 drink per runner)Finisher’s TokenPotential cash prizes for winners (tentative)
Accommodations:
1. Staying at the Ranch: (NO VACANCY)Book a stay at the Historic Reesor Ranch’s B&B or private cabins.Reservations open on November 21, 2024 at 10:00 am (first-come, first-serve, two-night minimum).2. Festival-Style Camping at the Ranch: (VACANCY)Tent or vehicle camping (size restrictions in effect) in a designated field, $40 per vehicle for the weekend.Camping option must be added to registration by May 1, 2025.Facilities include bathrooms, porta-potties, and showers.3. Other Accommodation Options Nearby:Additional camping locations in Cypress Hills, Elkwater, and Reesor Lake.Hotels and condos at Elkwater, and accommodations in Maple Creek and Medicine Hat.
Meal Options:1. Race Meal (Included with Entry Fee): Beef on a bun, sides, and dietary options available.2. Additional Meals (available at registration, or add until May 1, 2025):Pasta Supper ($25) on Friday, May 16: Spaghetti with sauce, garlic bread and Caesar salad. Breakfast ($20) on Sunday, May 18: Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit and coffee.Purchase more “Additional Meal” tickets for your friends and family.
Refund Policy:● Full refund until February 1, 2025 (includes meals and camping).● 50% refund of race fee only until April 1, 2025.● No refunds after April 1, 12 pm, and a $5 refund fee applies.
Transfers:Distance changes allowed until May 1, 2025, with a $5 fee (no person-to-person bib transfers). Transfers must be completed by runner on Race Roster. Race organizers will not complete transfers for runners.
Deferrals:No deferrals, except for specific pregnancy-related cases (see policy on website).No waitlists
Registration Includes:Race EntryRace T-ShirtMeal and Beverage (1 meal / 1 drink per runner)Finisher’s TokenPotential cash prizes for winners (tentative)
Accommodations:
1. Staying at the Ranch: (NO VACANCY)Book a stay at the Historic Reesor Ranch’s B&B or private cabins.Reservations open on November 21, 2024 at 10:00 am (first-come, first-serve, two-night minimum).2. Festival-Style Camping at the Ranch: (VACANCY)Tent or vehicle camping (size restrictions in effect) in a designated field, $40 per vehicle for the weekend.Camping option must be added to registration by May 1, 2025.Facilities include bathrooms, porta-potties, and showers.3. Other Accommodation Options Nearby:Additional camping locations in Cypress Hills, Elkwater, and Reesor Lake.Hotels and condos at Elkwater, and accommodations in Maple Creek and Medicine Hat.
Meal Options:1. Race Meal (Included with Entry Fee): Beef on a bun, sides, and dietary options available.2. Additional Meals (available at registration, or add until May 1, 2025):Pasta Supper ($25) on Friday, May 16: Spaghetti with sauce, garlic bread and Caesar salad. Breakfast ($20) on Sunday, May 18: Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit and coffee.Purchase more “Additional Meal” tickets for your friends and family.
Refund Policy:● Full refund until February 1, 2025 (includes meals and camping).● 50% refund of race fee only until April 1, 2025.● No refunds after April 1, 12 pm, and a $5 refund fee applies.
Transfers:Distance changes allowed until May 1, 2025, with a $5 fee (no person-to-person bib transfers). Transfers must be completed by runner on Race Roster. Race organizers will not complete transfers for runners.
Deferrals:No deferrals, except for specific pregnancy-related cases (see policy on website).No waitlists
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