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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

Devils Ladder Ultra, Cumberland, B.C.

Devil's Ladder Ultra is a trail running event in Cumberland, British Columbia. The next edition is scheduled for July 11, 2026. Registration opens December 7, 2025. The 2025 edition attracted nearly 500 runners.

Race distances:

15K Fun Run
Dirty 30K
Full Send 50K

All three races take place in the Cumberland Forest, a rainshadow forest ecosystem. Courses use singletrack trails and include climbs, flowing singletrack sections, and steep downhills.

The start and finish for all races are located at Village Park in Cumberland. Village Park will host all-day music, post-race food for racers, and a beer garden close to the finish area.

The event is organized and supported entirely by volunteers. It raises funds for the Cumberland Community Forest Society, United Riders of Cumberland, and Comox Valley Ground Search & Rescue, and promotes community connection, physical activity, and nature conservation. 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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