ATHLETE

ULTRA RUNNER / ALPINEST

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Stats

Date of Birth: 12/30/1995

Weight: 147 lbs

Height: 5' 9"

Recorded Running Distance (from 2019): 19,000km

Records Broken: 4

Summits: 114

Podiums: 4

Mt. Willingdon

Mt Athabasca

Brazeau Loop (80km)

Records

Races

2019: Edmonton RVR 100km - 1st Place

2019: Squamish 50 mile - 5th Place

2019: Golden 120km - 1st Place (CR)

2022: Zion 100km - 2nd Place

2023: Divide 200 Mile - 2nd Place

Mt. Athabasca (record)

Mt. Willingdon (record)

Mt. Andromeda

Mt. Victoria (North and South)

Mt. Huber

Mt. Snowdome

Mt. Assiniboine

Notable
Summits

2020: 230km Icefields Pkwy

2021: Great Divide Trail FKT (attempt)

2022: 650km GRA1 FKT(attempt)

2023: 24 Hours of Tunnel Mountain

Projects

About Sam

Sam Dickie burst onto the ultra running scene in 2019, making a remarkable debut by securing victories at the Edmonton River Valley Revenge and the Golden 120. However, it was his audacious feat of conquering the challenging 230km Icefields Parkway that truly showcased his endurance prowess. Sam's relentless drive continued as he consistently graced podiums in various races, leaving an indelible mark on the Canadian Rockies trail scene

2023

Year in Review

All in all- 2023 was a great year. I ended up setting two new FKTs in the Canadian Rockies and taking 2nd place in Canadas first 200 mile race - The Divide 200. Unfortunately I started the season off with an injury along my shin, and was unable to compete in the Quebec Mega Trail 100 mile in June. After a 2 month recovery, I squeezed in as much as I could within 7 weeks before the Divide 200. Below is a list w/ videos from the highlights of the year

The Divide 200 - 2nd Place

My most challenging run to date was Western Canada's inaugural 200-mile race, covering 333km through the Canadian Rockies with over 12,000M elevation gain. Scott Cooper and I led for over 200km, but when he pressed on, I took a short sleep break at an aid station. Ultimately, I secured 2nd place with a time of 52:10.

24 Hours of Tunnel

In early August, I teamed up with Protect Our Winters and Guru Energy for the Climb for Climate Challenge. I chose to run Banff's local mountain for 24 hours, turning it into a community event. With over 100 laps collectively, we raised $1.3K for POW Canada, surpassing 26,000 meters of elevation. My 34 laps contributed over 10,000 meters, highlighting the impact of community engagement in addressing climate issues.

FKT of Mt. Athabaska

As apart of my trining for The Divide 200, I wanted to do a max effort on a large mountain shortly after a volume block. So I decided to have a crack at the FKT of Athabasca two days after running 140km's and 24 hours on Tunnel Mountain. The start of the run I was still a little tight, but quickly warmed up and ended up taking nearly 20 minutes off the previous FKT

FKT of the Brazeou Loop

The Brazeaou Loop is an 80km back country loop in Jasper National Park. Because of how remote you are and self reliant you have to be, this was a perfect training run for The Divide 200 Mile.After over 3,000m+ of climbing and 80km's I completed the loop in 9:24 taking nearly 3hours oof the previous time of 12:10

2024

WHATS TO COME

As of right now, 2024 is looking like a training year to take on the Triple Crown of 200's in 2025. By doing this I will be competing in another 200 Miler (either Cocodona 250 or Moab 240) and at leat one other 100 mile to use as a prep race. On top of these races, I will also be going after more FKT's and new summits to prepare for the 2025 season. Below is a list of the projects and races coming in 2024

July

October 11th

August

Diadem FKT

Moab 240 Mile

High Rockies Trail FKT

Moab 240 mile wont only be the furthest I've ever run (390km's) but also the most competitive race I've ever been in. Racing against some of the strongest 200 mile runners in the world.

After my attempt in 2023, I'll be returning for another attempt early July (Conditions dependent). knowing the route and the approach now sets me up well for my second attempt this year.

Orcas Island 100 Mile is a low priority training race for the Cocodona 250 Mile 2 months later. The goal of this race is to dial in nutrition and Aid Stations to be as efficient as possible

In the Works

Vlog

Weekly vlog on what life is like as an ultra runner and alpinist living in Banff.

Browse

Zero Emission 2025

The notorious Triple Crown of 200 milers with zero use of emissions from a combustion vehicle as Sam and his dog Miya travel from race to race around Canada and Western USA

Coming Soon!

Podcast

The Bow valley special - "Local Legends", Sam will be sitting down with inspirational, athletes, filmmakers, artists and more in the Bow Valley

(Coming June, 2024)

Press

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"The Legend of Sam Dickie and the Cougar"

"Running the Icefields Parkway: 230K between Lake Louise and Jasper"

"Banff's Sam Dickie reflects on season of winning ultra races"

"He’s lying on the ground, motionless. He collapsed right after the finish line; which means he made it, he hit his goal. Proof that his body could travel the distance."