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Elk Valley Ultra

Fernie, Canada • 25 Jul 2026

About the Event

The Elk Valley Ultra is a 50 km ultra-trail with 3000 m of ascent. The event is in its sixth year. The course takes place on the trails around Fernie, British Columbia.

The route is divided into three legs:

  • Leg 1 goes up and over Mt. Fernie, onto Rocky Road, and through the Old Growth Forest to Island Lake Lodge.
  • Leg 2 follows the old Rail Trail and trails through the Provincial Park.
  • Leg 3 traverses the front of Mt. Fernie again before a steep descent to the finish line.

Participants can also opt for a Combo entry, which adds a 15 km race called the Headwall Hustle the following day. This race is held at Fernie Alpine Resort ski hill and features 840 m of ascent.

Practical Information

The main 50 km race starts and finishes at James White Park. The field is limited to 200 runners. Registration includes a race shirt, a finish line BBQ and beer, a finisher's medal, free downloadable race photography, and fully stocked aid stations. A portion of the entry fee is donated to the Fernie Trails Alliance.

A mandatory check-in and waiver signing is required the day before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada British Columbia Fernie

Race information

Registration
50 km
50 km
50km Combo
50 km
50km Youth
50 km
50km Youth Combo
15 km
Headwall Hustle
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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