Ultra Running Hub Creemore, ON, Canada · Saturday, October 17, 2026
Creemore Vertical Challenge 55 km Trail Run
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — 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 | 50mi | 16 | Brent Lunnie · 08:55:56 | Tanya Porcellato · 09:04:48 |
| 2024 | 55km | 30 | Wilderness Dragon Of The Arcane Forest · 05:17:25 | Kaitlyn Palmateer · 05:46:41 |
| 2023 | 55km | 37 | James Orr · 05:04:52 | Krista Allen · 05:30:53 |
| 2016 | 50km | 39 | William Steinburg · 04:50:05 | Karen Holland · 05:19:11 |
| 2015 | 50km | 51 | Calum Neff · 03:25:52 | Pascale Berthiaume · 04:47:06 |
| 2014 | 50km | 65 | Mike Tickner · 04:03:40 | Melanie Boultbee · 05:01:16 |
| 2013 | 50km | 85 | Calum Neff · 04:01:44 | Denise Rispolie · 05:14:49 |
| 2012 | 50km | 64 | Corey Smith · 04:06:41 | Tanya Porcellato · 04:40:24 |
| 2011 | 50km | 78 | Rob Vanderwerf · 04:19:23 | Laurie McGrath · 04:43:46 |
| 2010 | 50km | 65 | Sean Roper · 04:19:37 | Laurie McGrath · 04:51:03 |
The field shrank 47% between 2024 (30) and 2025 (16). 19% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — 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 55 km of trail with 1,750 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 32 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,750 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Creemore Vertical Challenge 55 km Trail Run, held in Creemore, ON, features 1750 meters of elevation gain over a 55 km course, resulting in 31.8 meters of climb per kilometer. This makes it a more challenging course than many other 50k races.
With a 10-hour time limit, the race has a tighter cutoff than 60% of its 50k peers, requiring a pace faster than 10.9 minutes per kilometer. The course itself is 70% road, primarily gravel, and 30% trail, winding through the hills of Creemore on private trails and gravel roads. It has been held 10 times, with the most recent edition in 2025 having 16 finishers.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.