Kaniksu Trail Runs

Kaniksu Trail Runs

Kaniksu Trail Runs is a weekend of mountain trail races held at Frater Lake in the Lower Selkirk Mountain Range of the Colville National Forest, Washington. Multiple trail events are offered on single track and forest trails, with aid stations placed at several points on the courses.

Distances and events

• Long Walk 100K
• Kaniksu 50-mile
• Solo Ruck (Blister Club)
• Emory Corwine Memorial Ruck Relay
• Sweet 50K
• Granite Grinder 26.2
• Tall Trees 29K
• Herman's Half-ish
• SERE Beer Mile

The Long Walk 100K follows the K50 course with an extension south of Granite Peak, includes Rufus, Taco, and Granite aid stations, reaches the summit of Granite Peak, and then rejoins the 50-mile course. The Kaniksu 50 consists of an 18-mile out-and-back and a 32-mile loop, includes a nine mile climb to the rocky summit of Granite Peak, and lists about 11,100 feet of elevation gain with a 20 hour cut-off.

The Emory Corwine Memorial Ruck Relay is a 2-5 person relay over the K50 course; ruck teams carry a minimum pack weight and have a 20 hour time limit. The Sweet 50K is a lollipop course with about 7,000 feet of climb and a 12 hour cut-off. Tall Trees 29K and Herman's Half-ish use sections of the K50 route and include posted cut-off times. The SERE Beer Mile is a short loaded and unloaded beverage event with specific consumption and course rules and options for volunteer access. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.