Saanich, BC, Canada · Saturday, May 9, 2026
Harriers Elk/Beaver Ultras, 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 2025 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, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 52 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 18 | Evan Girard · 03:50:16 | Kendra Wells · 04:16:21 |
| 2024 | 50km | 29 | Riley Johnston · 04:08:45 | Catrin Jones · 03:42:27 |
| 2023 | 50km | 25 | Glenn Jasechko · 03:39:23 | Catrin Jones · 03:47:57 |
| 2022 | 50km | 22 | Gene Lecuyer · 03:49:59 | Brooklyn Davis-Liefting · 05:02:50 |
| 2021 | 50km | 16 | Andrew Russell · 03:13:13 | Catrin Jones · 03:40:06 |
| 2019 | 50km | 11 | Jeffrey Mottl · 04:11:26 | Catrin Jones · 03:54:51 |
| 2018 | 50km | 21 | Leif Baradoy · 04:28:13 | Kyla Beattie · 04:26:32 |
| 2017 | 50km | 16 | Darren Tannas · 03:28:19 | Hari Savannah · 05:13:20 |
| 2016 | 50km | 33 | Michael Orsini · 03:49:06 | Vanessa Le · 04:36:27 |
| 2015 | 50km | 33 | Rafael Albert · 03:57:37 | Alicia Woodside · 03:53:18 |
The field shrank 38% between 2024 (29) and 2025 (18). 50% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 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.