Ultra Running Hub Station Flats, AB, Canada · Saturday, August 8, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Iron Legs 60km Mountain Race
Race completed
60 km Distance
2,780 m Climbing
7.2 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 46 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Field size ~58 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (60km) — 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 5°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 15 h 01 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1770 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 60 km of trail with 2,780 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes46 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,780 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 60 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.