Elk Valley Ultra
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About the Event
The Elk Valley Ultra is a 50 km ultra-trail with 3000 m of ascent. The event is in its sixth year. The course takes place on the trails around Fernie, British Columbia.
The route is divided into three legs:
- Leg 1 goes up and over Mt. Fernie, onto Rocky Road, and through the Old Growth Forest to Island Lake Lodge.
- Leg 2 follows the old Rail Trail and trails through the Provincial Park.
- Leg 3 traverses the front of Mt. Fernie again before a steep descent to the finish line.
Participants can also opt for a Combo entry, which adds a 15 km race called the Headwall Hustle the following day. This race is held at Fernie Alpine Resort ski hill and features 840 m of ascent.
Practical Information
The main 50 km race starts and finishes at James White Park. The field is limited to 200 runners. Registration includes a race shirt, a finish line BBQ and beer, a finisher's medal, free downloadable race photography, and fully stocked aid stations. A portion of the entry fee is donated to the Fernie Trails Alliance.
A mandatory check-in and waiver signing is required the day before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
