Tag Archives: 50K

Conquer The Canuck Trail Races runs along well maintained trails at Shade’s Mills Conservation Area.  Shade’s Mills has been called the best-kept secret in Cambridge, it has 12 km of hiking trails through a mature hardwood forest that winds along Mill Creek. Conquer the Canuck is part of OUTRace, the Ontario Ultra and Trail series (25 K, 50 Kevents and any distance over 50 K in the 12 hour race). The race benefits KidsAbility and GRCA trail maintenance.

The Dirty Feet Kal Park 50 runs out of Kalamalka Provincial Park. The event will include an 8K, 25K and 50K race options. The course is a 25K loop that the 50K runners will do twice. Enjoy the sweet trails in Kal Park as they wander thru the forest and thru the grasslands, and climb up to see the amazing views of Kal lake. The finish line is at the beach!    

The Valley Harvest Full Marathon will take you on a  journey through several towns in the Annapolis Valley during the absolutely breathtaking autumn harvest. This awesome running event that takes place every Thanksgiving weekend and it includes a free Youth Run, a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon.      

The County Marathon takes place in Ontario’s beautiful Prince Edward County. The event features a Boston Qualifying Full Marathon, a Half Marathon as well as 50K Ultra. All events are open to runners, walkers and wheeled athletes. The course has been described as, gently rolling but fast. Charity Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation    

The Lost Soul Ultra Marathon takes place in Lethbridge, Alberta and offers a 100M, 100K, and 50K event options. This trail course runs through the river valley coulees on public and private land. Runners are not only challenged by the elements, but also the unrelenting hills, there are elevation changes of approximately 1,200 meters with 16 significant hills over the 54K lap.  

The Servus Calgary Marathon Race Weekend is Canada’s longest running marathon and will be celebrating 60 years running in May 2024. The certified, Boston qualifying marathon course runs along the Bow River and showcases both the beauty of the city and Western hospitality through its volunteers. The race weekend offers a distance for every age and ability including: 1.2K Kids Race, 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 60K ultra.    

The Niagara Ultra offers a 100K, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K (on traffic-free asphalt footpath) race options, following the Niagara River Parkway from Niagara-on-the-Lake past Fort George and on to Niagara Falls and back.  Runners are in continuous sight of the Great River, and turn around at the Falls. This fast course offers you the opportunity to run on a very scenic course steeped in Canadian and American history.    

Taking place in ‘the outdoor recreation capital of Canada’ the Squamish 50 Trail Running Festival begins early on Saturday with the 50 mile (80K) race starting at the Squamish Oceanfront. Participants ascend some 3350m before descending to the finish at Pavilion Park. Incredible climbs, technical trail and inspiring scenery are to be expected. 50K and 23K participants depart on Sunday and should expect similar scenic views and a tough but unforgettable trail running experience. For those wanting a special challenge,…