Ultra Running Hub Frater Lake, WA, United States · Saturday, June 12, 2027
Kaniksu Trail Runs - 50 Km
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, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 960 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 2 | Walker Hammond · 07:55:39 | — |
| 2025 | 50km | 6 | Connor Davidson · 06:34:19 | Amanda Vallance · 06:41:38 |
| 2024 | 50km | 3 | Jeffrey McLaughlin · 08:37:25 | Hannah Frost · 09:10:57 |
| 2023 | 50km | 3 | Ryan Mulvihill · 07:45:57 | Rose Evans · 07:53:53 |
| 2022 | 50km | 6 | Nathanial Bryant · 06:45:23 | Davina Carr · 08:56:34 |
| 2021 | 50km | 7 | Jared Branom · 06:34:39 | Linea Jantz · 10:10:30 |
The field shrank 67% between 2025 (6) and 2026 (2). 0% 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
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,400 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 48 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,400 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Kaniksu Trail Runs 50 Km, taking place in Frater Lake, WA, presents a challenging course with 2400 meters of elevation gain over 50 kilometers, averaging 48 meters of climb per kilometer. This makes it a significantly hilly 50k trail race.
With a 12-hour time limit, the cutoff pace of 14.4 minutes per kilometer is tighter than 24% of its 1024 peer 50k races, requiring a consistent effort. The race has seen 6 editions since 2021, with the latest in 2026 having 2 finishers.
The course features 44 miles of single track trail and 6 miles of forest roads, including one large 32-mile loop and an 18-mile out-and-back to the summit of Granite Peak.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.