The Raven 50 Ultra

Event details

The Raven50 Ultra takes place on July 4, 2026, at the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Stadium in Whitehorse, Yukon (near the Canada Games Centre, 200 Hamilton Boulevard). The event offers multiple race formats on the same weekend, including solo and relay options as well as short-distance community runs.

Distances

• 50 Mile (approx. 80 km)
• 50 km
• 50 Mile relay (two-person)
• 50 km relay (two-person)
• 10 km
• 5 km
• 2.5 km

Course and logistics

The full course includes over 3,000 meters of elevation gain, multiple ridges and peaks, water crossings, and a mix of single-track trails, quad roads, and switchbacks. There are seven aid stations along the route, with food and facilities, and full facilities at the start and finish areas. There are cutoff points at Aid Station 4 (Jackson Lake) and Aid Station 6 (Fish Lake), and a finish cutoff for all events. The day before the race includes mandatory pre-race check-in, bag drop, registration, an opening prayer, a bear safety briefing, and a race orientation.

Community and registration

The event includes reconciliation and Indigenous engagement initiatives. Indigenous participants are offered complimentary entries and specific Indigenous runner registration categories are available. Registration availability and pricing vary by distance; the event listing shows spots remaining and tiered fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.