Kaniksu Trail Runs

Event Details

The Kaniksu Trail Runs is a weekend of mountain running events held in the Colville National Forest near Frater Lake, Washington. The event takes place in the Lower Selkirk Mountain Range.

Distances

The event offers multiple distances and formats:

• 100K (Long Walk 100K): A new course that includes the 50-mile route with an extension south of Granite Peak. The route is described as "all trail with minimal dirt-road running."
• 50 Miler (Kaniksu 50 or K50): An 18-mile out-and-back to Granite Peak summit combined with a 32-mile loop, featuring 11,100 feet of elevation gain. It has a 20-hour cutoff and meets Cascade Crest 100-mile qualifier requirements.
• Solo Ruck (Blister Club): A solo event where participants complete the 50-mile course carrying a weighted rucksack (35 lbs for males, 25 lbs for females) within the 20-hour limit.
• Granite Grinder: A new approximately 26.2-mile course that climbs to Granite Peak and returns.
• 50K (Sweet 50K): A 32-mile lollipop-style course with 7,000 feet of elevation gain and a 12-hour cutoff.
• 29K (Tall Trees 29K): An 18-mile out-and-back course to Granite Peak with 2,500 feet of vertical gain and an 8-hour cutoff.
• 13.5 Miler (Herman's Half-ish): A new point-to-point course starting at the Thomas Aid Station and finishing at Frater Lake Headquarters, with a 5-hour cutoff.
• Ruck Relay (Emory Corwine Memorial Ruck Race): A relay for 2-5 participants covering the 50-mile course. Each team member carries a weighted rucksack (35 lbs for males, 25 lbs for females) packed with non-perishable food items. Proceeds benefit the SERE Memorial Fund, and food donations go to the 2nd Harvest Food Bank in Spokane.
• SERE Beer Mile: A separate social event featuring a loaded (beer) and unloaded category. Participants drink four beverages and run four 200m out-and-back laps. Volunteers for the main running events get free entry.

Course and Location

All running events start and finish at Frater Lake Headquarters. The courses use forest single-track trails and some dirt roads within the Colville National Forest. Several events involve a climb to the summit of Granite Peak. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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