Ancaster, ON, Canada · Saturday, May 23, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Sulphur Springs Trail Run 50 Mile
Race completed
80 km Distance
2,000 m Climbing
7.0 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 25 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~73 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 19°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 14 h 54 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 211 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 80 km of trail with 2,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
Course Notes
Surface: 97% trails, 3% asphalt road (two 20k loops).
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.