Lethbridge, AB, Canada · Saturday, September 12, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Lost Soul Ultra 50 km Race
Race completed
50 km Distance
1,100 m Climbing
4.2 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 22 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 11 hours
13:12 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 62% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~50 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — 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 6°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 12 h 53 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1054 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 50 km of trail with 1,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
50km-loop on trails (Elevation gain/loss = 1100m).
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.