Ultra Running Hub Manning Park, BC, Canada · Friday, August 6, 2027
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Fat Dog 40 Mile Trail Race
272 days away
64 km Distance
2,792 m Climbing
7.4 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 44 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 18 hours
16:53 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50 mi cut-offs we track. Measured against 486 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~71 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Daytime high 19°C
Night low 7°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 14 h 56 m of light
Regional 2001-2025 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1584 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 64 km of trail with 2,792 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes44 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,792 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Point to point trail race across E.C. Manning Provincial Park. Scenic, technical and non-technical trails.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.