Alberta’s Original mountain relay
Since 1987, the Kananaskis 100 Mile Relay has brought runners together for one unforgettable relay race across Alberta's spectacular mountain landscape.
What Is the K100?
Kananaksis 100 Mile Relay (affectionately known as ‘K100’) is an annual hundred mile running relay race completed over Highwood Pass, the highest paved road in Canada, and located in the heart of Alberta, Canada. Occurring annually on the third weekend in June, this relay has been a long-running staple of Canada’s running culture.
K100 is the OG of Canadian running relay racing, beginning in 1987 and holding strong today. Teams of ten runners sign up to leave Longview, Alberta early on race morning and cover one hundred miles up and over 2,206 meters (7,238 feet) of elevation of Highwood Pass to finish at the Pomeroy Lodge in the heart of Kananaskis, Alberta. Kananaskis is an Alberta Provincial Park located approximately one hour and fifteen minutes west of Calgary and one hour east of Canmore and Banff National Park.
What Drives the K100
Every mile of the K100 is shaped by a shared commitment to community, challenge, place, and the joy of running together.
Our Mission
We create unforgettable mountain relay experiences that bring people together, inspire challenge and celebrate the joy of moving through extraordinary places.
Our Vision
To build lifelong communities connected through movement, adventure and shared accomplishment.
The Values Behind the Race
These five values guide how we plan the race, support our runners, and care for the place that makes the K100 unforgettable.
Together
We go farther together.
K100 exists because of teams. We believe the greatest endurance experiences are shared, where every runner, volunteer and supporter contributes to something bigger than themselves. Success isn't measured by individual performance alone, but by what we accomplish together.
Earned
Challenge reveals what's possible.
Nothing about the K100 is given. The distance, the elevation and the finish line are all earned. We believe meaningful accomplishment comes from stepping beyond what feels comfortable and discovering what is possible through perseverance, teamwork and determination.
Stewardship
We are privileged to run here.
K100 exists because of Kananaskis. We are committed to caring for the land we run on, respecting those who have stewarded it, and leaving the places we visit better than we found them.
Joy
Celebrate every finish.
Whether you're racing for the podium or crossing the finish line with your teammates, K100 is a place to celebrate effort, friendship and shared accomplishment. We believe the best endurance experiences leave people connected long after the race is over.
Place
Extraordinary places create extraordinary experiences.
K100 takes runners over the highest paved road in Canada and through one of the most spectacular landscapes on earth. We believe there is something transformative about stepping into wild places, embracing new perspectives and sharing experiences that cannot be found anywhere else.
A Race Built to Last
When the first K100 started in 1987, relay running was exploding across Western Canada. What began as a bold idea quickly became one of the country's most loved mountain relay races.
The course connected runners to spectacular scenery while creating something even more meaningful: a tradition passed from one generation of runners to the next.
Over the years, the race has grown alongside Alberta's running community.
Milestones Along the Way
1987
The inaugural K100 Relay Race welcomes its first teams.
1988
The finish area gains Olympic significance following the Calgary Winter Games at nearby Nakiska.
1996
K100 Celebrates 10 Years.
2006
K100 Celebrates 20 Years.
Early 2000s
The event reaches its peak with up to 180 teams.
2013
The historic Alberta floods cancel K100.
2016
K100 Celebrates 30 Years.
2024
New Finish line at Pomeroy Mountain Lodge.
2026
K100 Celebrates 40 Years.
Today
Registration is intentionally capped at 60 teams to protect the course, support Alberta Parks guidelines, and deliver a safer, better race experience.
Help us build the history of K100. Do you have a milestone, an old medal, a t-shirt or a story to share? Contact us and put K100 History in the subject line and help us build out.
Help Make Race Day Happen
Whether you're handing out water, cheering runners across the finish line, helping with course operations, or assisting behind the scenes, you'll become part of a community that makes race day unforgettable.
Volunteer with us and experience the K100 from the inside.
Our Trusted Partners
The K100 wouldn't be possible without the organizations that support Alberta's running community and help create an incredible race experience every year.
Have a Question? We're Here to Help
Whether you're registering a team, volunteering, becoming a sponsor, or simply want to learn more about the K100 Relay Race, we'd love to hear from you. Complete the form below and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
info@k100run.com