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Devils Ladder Ultra

Name: Devils Ladder Ultra
Start: 2026-07-11
End: 2026-07-11
Location: Cumberland

Cumberland, Canada • 11 Jul 2026

Devil's Ladder Ultra, Cumberland, B.C.

Devil's Ladder Ultra is scheduled for July 11, 2026 in Cumberland, British Columbia. The event offers three race distances all held within the Cumberland Forest.

15 km Fun Run
30 km Dirty 30k
50 km Full Send 50k

All routes run on singletrack through a rainshadow forest ecosystem and include climbs, flowing trail sections, and sustained downhills. The start and finish for each distance are at Village Park in Cumberland. The finish area will feature all-day music, post-race food for racers, and a beer garden located close to the finish line.

The race is organized and supported by volunteers. The event raises funds for the Cumberland Community Forest Society, United Riders of Cumberland and Comox Valley Ground Search & Rescue, and aims to support community connection, physical activity, and nature conservation. Orientation runs, volunteer opportunities, and sponsorship options are part of the event offerings. Registration opens December 7, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Cumberland

Race information

Website

50 km

Full Send 50k

30 km

Dirty 30k

15 km

15k Fun Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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