Ultra Running Hub Nelson, BC, Canada · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Tackle the Toad 50km Race
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 1363 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 67 | Dave Stevens · 05:15:52 | Jennifer Schaub · 06:34:00 |
| 2025 | 50km | 78 | Craig Fowler · 04:47:29 | Kiah Wheeler · 05:22:53 |
| 2024 | 50km | 61 | Guillaume Grima · 05:21:41 | Kiah Wheeler · 05:30:40 |
| 2019 | 50km | 21 | Patrick McIlroy · 05:17:35 | Jazmine Lowther · 06:01:20 |
The field shrank 14% between 2025 (78) and 2026 (67). 39% 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 2,530 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 51 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 2,530 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.