Kaniksu Trail Runs

Kaniksu Trail Runs : Frater Lake, Colville National Forest

Kaniksu Trail Runs is a multi-distance trail race weekend held at Frater Lake in the Lower Selkirk Mountain Range of the Colville National Forest, WA. The event offers several distinct course formats and published GPX routes for many races.

Distances offered include:

• 100K
• 50 miles
• Solo Ruck
• Ruck Relay (2-5 persons)
• 50K
• Granite Grinder (26.2)
• 29K
• 13.5 miles

Course highlights and rules: the 50-mile course combines an 18-mile out-and-back that climbs nine miles to the rocky summit of Granite Peak with a 32-mile loop made mostly of single track; the course lists 11,100 feet of elevation gain and a 20-hour cutoff. The Long Walk 100K follows the 50-mile route with an extension south of Granite Peak and includes several named aid stations; it is described as predominantly trail running with minimal dirt road.

The Sweet 50K is a lollipop-style 32-mile route with about 7,000 feet of elevation gain, multiple aid stations, and a 12-hour cutoff. The Tall Trees 29K follows the Granite Peak out-and-back profile, gains about 2,500 feet, and has an 8-hour cutoff. Herman's Half-ish is a point-to-point course that starts near Thomas Aid Station, is mainly downhill after an opening climb, and has a 5-hour cutoff.

Ruck categories include a relay and a Solo Ruck option with minimum pack weights and a 20-hour limit for ruck participants. The event also includes a Beer Mile with specified consumption and handling rules. GPX files are provided for individual courses. Registration closes June 8 at 11:59 PM PT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.