St-Mathieu-du-Parc, QC, Canada · Saturday, September 5, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
La Chute du Diable 75 Km
Race completed
75 km Distance
2,800 m Climbing
8.0 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 37 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 15.5 hours
12:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 69% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~54 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (75km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Daytime high 19°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 13 h 10 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 241 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 75 km of trail with 2,800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes37 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition75 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,800 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 15.5 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Out and back course between parc Récréoforestier Saint-Mathieu and réserve faunique Mastigouche.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.