Sinister 7 crowns new champion
Runners charge down Main Street in Blairmore at 7 a.m. on July 12 to begin the 100-mile Sinister 7 Ultra, one of the most demanding endurance races in Canada. (Nicholas L. M. Allen photo)
Elite and amateur runners test their limits in the mountains of Crowsnest Pass…
The 2025 Sinister 7 Ultra brought athletes from across Canada to the Crowsnest Pass on July 12 for one of the toughest endurance challenges in the country. Battling steep climbs, technical trails and long hours under shifting mountain conditions, runners tackled events ranging from the half marathon to the punishing 100-mile solo.
In the marquee solo categories, Andrew Thomas took first place in the 100-mile ultra, finishing in 21:41:31.8. Flemming Sondergaard claimed victory in the Solo 50-mile race at 8:33:38.9, while Tyler Williams led the 50-kilometre solo event with a time of 5:19:59.0.
The Relay 100 Mile event saw a dominant team performance from The Council, who completed the full course in 15:27:10.6. In the Half Marathon, Kinley Cross Child took the overall win with a time of 2:18:17.4.
In the junior and master’s divisions,…