Ultra Running Hub Manning Park, BC, Canada · Friday, August 6, 2027
Fat Dog 40 Mile Trail Race
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2025 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1584 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40mi | 71 | Brendan Scott · 06:32:53 | Emily Lindsay · 07:07:52 |
| 2024 | 40mi | 60 | Brendan Scott · 06:56:14 | Marzelle Dominique van der Merwe · 07:18:40 |
| 2023 | 40mi | 54 | Gary Robbins · 07:17:20 | Dominika Michalak · 08:10:31 |
| 2022 | 40mi | 27 | Dayton Bath · 07:37:03 | Brett Trainor · 09:39:08 |
| 2019 | 40mi | 27 | Justin Murrell · 07:05:10 | Tara Berry · 07:44:23 |
| 2017 | 40mi | 21 | Mike Sidic · 07:09:25 | Gwendolyn Ostrosky · 09:34:20 |
| 2016 | 40mi | 21 | Mike Tongi · 09:09:32 | Julie Miller · 10:08:51 |
| 2015 | 30mi | 34 | Christopher Sundby · 05:15:57 | Jenny Lehmann · 05:59:43 |
| 2014 | 30mi | 29 | Richard Reid · 04:47:14 | Kelsey Knoll · 06:19:56 |
| 2013 | 30mi | 25 | Geoff Dunbrack · 05:17:15 | Magda Karakula · 06:32:15 |
The field grew 18% between 2024 (60) and 2025 (71). 31% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 64 km of trail with 2,792 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 44 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,792 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Fat Dog 40 Mile Trail Race is a 40-mile trail race that will take place on August 6, 2027, in Manning Park, BC, Canada. It is organised by Fat Dog 120 Inc.
With 2792 meters of elevation gain over 64 kilometers, the course involves 43.6 meters of climb per kilometer. The 18-hour cut-off for this 40-mile race is more generous than 92% of 50-mile races, allowing a pace of up to 16.9 minutes per kilometer. With 71 finishers at the 2025 edition, the field size is smaller than 36% of 50-mile races.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.