Ultra Running Hub Creemore, ON, Canada · Saturday, October 17, 2026
Creemore Vertical Challenge 50 miles Trail Run
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 270 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55km | 23 | Taylor Reid · 05:15:17 | Kathryn (Katie) Johnston · 06:21:47 |
| 2024 | 50miles | 12 | Christopher England · 10:04:58 | Selene Mallone · 09:51:37 |
| 2023 | 50miles | 9 | Paul Chisholm · 08:41:20 | Molly Hurford · 08:04:12 |
| 2016 | 75km | 13 | Stephen Bridson · 08:46:05 | Olivia Rissland · 10:32:11 |
| 2015 | 75km | 17 | Adam Takacs · 06:34:03 | Charlotte Vasarhelyi · 08:51:53 |
The field grew 92% between 2024 (12) and 2025 (23). 22% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 80 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 31 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps 80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
Overview
The Creemore Vertical Challenge 50 miles Trail Run, held in Creemore, ON, features 2500m of elevation gain over 80km, making it a hilly course with 31.3m of climb per kilometer. This race has been run 5 times since 2015.
The course is an hourglass loop of 25km, which runners complete multiple times. Each loop includes 875m of vertical ascent and is split evenly between trail and country road sections. With 23 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a smaller field than 27% of its 649 peer 50-mile races.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.