Top Of The World Ultra 50k
Sun Peaks, Canada • 27 Jun 2026
Top Of The World Ultra
Top Of The World is a Sun Peaks, British Columbia trail running event scheduled for June 27, 2026. It is the second annual edition and takes place on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory. The event supports the Sun Peaks Mountain Rescue Society.
Distances offered:
- 50 km ultra covering three mountains.
- 28 km route reaching Mount Tod summit.
- 17 km route revised from an earlier 15 km listing.
Courses include single track, technical ascents and descents, mountain bike trails, forest service roads, meadows and forests. The 50 km route reaches Mount Tod at 2130 m and continues across Orient Hill, Little McGillivray Lake and Mount Morrisey. Reported elevation change is about 1600 m for the 50 km, 1164 m for the 28 km and 673 m for the 17 km.
Aid and logistics: the 50 km has three aid stations at 8.5 km, 27 km and 45 km plus water stations at 19 km and 35 km. The 28 km has aid at 8.5 km and 19 km. The 17 km has an aid station at 8.5 km. Registration includes a $5.00 donation to Sun Peaks Mountain Rescue Society, a finisher medal and a custom finishers cup. Manual timing is used rather than chip timing. Participant numbers are limited to 400 and registration closes when that limit is reached or on June 19, 2026.
Additional details: the event starts and finishes in the Main Village at Sun Peaks Resort. The 50 km allows one drop bag to Aid Station 2. The event is cupless so participants should carry a reusable cup. Required items for the 50 km and 28 km include the ability to carry at least 1 litre of water plus a jacket, gloves and a space blanket. Spectators may access the aid station at the top of the Sunburst Express by purchasing a lift ticket. Volunteer roles and participant services such as finish line food, draw prizes and on site swag sales are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.