Ultra Running Hub Fernie, BC, Canada · Saturday, July 24, 2027
Elk Valley Ultra 50km
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1635 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 140 | Tyler Williams · 05:33:46 | Arden Young · 06:27:42 |
| 2023 | 50km | 136 | Jakub Sumbera · 04:55:41 | Ailsa MacDonald · 05:41:35 |
| 2022 | 50km | 139 | Joren Titus · 05:24:07 | Svenja Espenhahn · 06:47:50 |
| 2019 | 50km | 133 | Majell Backhausen · 05:57:39 | Michelle Katchur-Roberts · 06:43:05 |
| 2018 | 50km | 136 | Andrew Fairhurst · 05:49:48 | Emilie Mann Oscienny · 06:32:50 |
| 2017 | 50km | 108 | Ron Ellis · 05:57:45 | Becky Bates · 06:59:36 |
The field has held steady: 136 in 2023, 140 in 2026. 41% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — 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
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.