Ultra Running Hub Frater Lake, WA, United States · Saturday, June 12, 2027
Kaniksu Trail Runs - 50 Miles Ruck
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100km) — 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 | 100km | 1 | Oscar Pallres · 22:37:20 | — |
| 2026 | 50mi | 1 | Jacob Combess · 16:35:45 | — |
| 2025 | 50mi | 2 | Ryan Solberg · 13:32:57 | — |
| 2024 | 50mi | 1 | Nathan Foote · 18:25:38 | — |
0% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100km) — 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 80 km of trail with 2,400 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 80 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 20 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Kaniksu Trail Runs - 50 Miles Ruck is a 50-mile trail race in Frater Lake, WA, with 2400 meters of elevation gain across 80 kilometers. Runners face a climb of 30 meters per kilometer, making it a challenging course. The 20-hour time limit translates to a cutoff pace of 15 minutes per kilometer, which is tighter than 11% of 50-mile races.
With only 1 finisher in its latest edition in 2026, and 0% of 661 peer races having a smaller field, this is a very small event. The course is planned to feature 44 miles of single track trail and 6 miles of forest roads. Runners will navigate one large 32-mile loop and an 18-mile out-and-back section to the summit of Granite Peak.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.