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Island Runner Elk/Beaver Ultras

📅 May 8, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Saanich · Canada

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 9, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

50 km80.5 km100 km

About

The Island Runner Elk/Beaver Ultras take place on May 8, 2027, in Saanich, British Columbia, with a 100 km, a 50-mile (80.5 km) and a 50 km trail race, plus the Glenn Jaques 40 km Ultra Walk. The event offers an exceptional challenge on a fast, flat 10-kilometre trail loop around Elk and Beaver lakes.

Recognized as one of the best trail ultras in North America, the course offers consistently excellent footing and runs entirely on well-maintained trails, ideal for those chasing a personal best or building up for a longer season ahead. The flat terrain and runner-friendly conditions make it accessible to seasoned ultrarunners and trail newcomers alike, with panoramic lake views to keep everyone going on every lap.

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