Ultra Running Hub Lethbridge, AB, Canada · Saturday, September 11, 2027
Lost Soul Ultra 50 km Race
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, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1054 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 50 | Patrick Cote · 04:28:24 | Emma Neigel · 04:46:34 |
| 2024 | 50km | 126 | Cole Herbert · 05:20:40 | Jeni Halowski · 05:49:22 |
| 2023 | 53km | 119 | Stefan Schreiber · 04:53:00 | Carla Rodriguez Dimitrescu · 05:53:53 |
| 2022 | 53km | 110 | Travis Epp · 04:58:35 | Annika Preus · 06:30:01 |
| 2021 | 53km | 129 | Reinier Paauwe · 03:48:04 | Melissa Paauwe · 03:51:22 |
| 2019 | 53km | 137 | Michael Moore · 05:11:42 | Ashley Tremblay · 06:12:21 |
| 2018 | 50km | 122 | Evan Bayer · 04:11:03 | Abi Moore · 05:31:49 |
| 2017 | 50km | 102 | Evan Bayer · 04:14:45 | Deborah Russell · 05:09:05 |
| 2016 | 50km | 126 | Scott Goosney · 05:22:32 | Heather Tuckova · 05:43:51 |
| 2015 | 50km | 109 | Darryl Kaluzniak · 05:46:34 | Karen Koenig · 05:53:45 |
The field shrank 60% between 2024 (126) and 2025 (50). 36% 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
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 50 km of trail with 1,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 22 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 1,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Lost Soul Ultra 50 km Race, a fixed-distance trail race in Lethbridge, AB, Canada, has taken place 10 times since 2015. Runners face 1100 meters of elevation gain over 50 km, which means 22 meters of climb per kilometer. With an entry fee of $200 Canadian, the race has a field size larger than 58% of its 2647 peer 50k races.
The 11-hour time limit results in a cutoff pace of 13.2 minutes per kilometer. This cutoff is tighter than 34% of 1003 peer 50k races, leaving less margin for error than most races of this distance. The latest edition in 2025 saw 50 finishers. The next edition will take place on 2026-09-12.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.