Ultra Running Hub Lexington, NE, United States · Saturday, August 28, 2027
Wiley Canyon Ultra
Calculated from 56 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.8 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (35mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2025 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 811 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35mi | 44 | Corey van Dorn · 04:51:04 | Stacy Stodden · 06:10:19 |
25% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (35mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 56 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 56 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 56 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 56 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 56 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Wiley Canyon Ultra is a 56-kilometer trail race that will take place on August 28, 2027, in Lexington, NE. Organised by Prairie Sky Gravel LLC, this event is priced between 130 and 150 US$.
The race features an out-and-back course that starts and finishes at Kirkpatrick Memorial Park, heading north through Wiley Canyon. With 44 finishers in its 2026 edition, the field size is bigger than 54% of 50k races, while being smaller than 45% of its 2818 peers. This event has been held once, with its inaugural running in 2026.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.