Elk Valley Ultra

Elk Valley Ultra

Elk Valley Ultra is a trail event in Fernie, BC organised by Stag Leap Running Co. The main race is a high vertical 50 km mountain trail with about 2,700 m of ascent. An optional companion race, the Headwall Hustle, is a 15 km route with about 840 m of ascent at Fernie Alpine Resort; a combo entry permits racing both events on the race weekend.

The 50 km course is described in three legs that use established local routes: Leg 1 climbs Mt. Fernie then follows Rocky Road to Island Lake Lodge and the Old Growth Forest; Leg 2 follows the old Rail Trail up Gorby and through Provincial Park trails; Leg 3 includes a climb across the front of Mt. Fernie and a steep descent to the finish. Course routing is subject to change based on land use permissions.

Distances

• 50 km - 2,700 m ascent
• 15 km (Headwall Hustle) - 840 m ascent

Field limits, categories and entry fees are published. The 50 km field is limited to 200 racers and categories include Male, Female, Non-Binary and age groups <19, 19-49 and 50+. Youth (<19) intending to compete in the 50 km must contact the Race Director before registering. Participants receive a race shirt from the presenting sponsor, access to fully stocked aid stations, free race photography downloads, finisher medals and top three trophies by category, and a finish line BBQ and beer. A portion of entry fees is donated to the Fernie Trails Alliance. Registration details and rules on name matching, shirt sizing and entry transfers are provided by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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