Warrior Relay Races return to Lethbridge's Whoop-Up Days rodeo
The relay races run alongside the pro rodeo as part of next week's Whoop-Up Days celebrations in Lethbridge, combining both into a single show.
Why it matters
Whoop-Up Days is a major annual event drawing visitors and competitors to Lethbridge, boosting local tourism and community engagement.
The Warrior Relay Races are set to return as part of the 2026 Whoop-Up Days rodeo in Lethbridge next week. Show producer Kynan Vine, who also oversees the relay races, said Lethbridge is the only rodeo in Canada, and possibly North America, that runs the relay races simultaneously with the rodeo as one combined show.
Vine said prize money for the relay races is increasing this year, a change organizers see as important to fairly compensate athletes and teams while attracting stronger competitors to the event.
Tickets and further details on both the Warrior Relay Races and the pro rodeo are available through the Whoop-Up Days website.
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