Ultra Running Hub Penticton, BC, Canada · Saturday, May 29, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Three Blind Mice
203 days away
50 km Distance
2,133 m Climbing
5.7 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 43 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 11 hours
13:12 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 63% of 50K races. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 15°C
Night low 2°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 15 h 52 m of light
Regional 2001-2025 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1255 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 50 km of trail with 2,133 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes43 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 Poles2,133 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Takes place in the Three Blind Mice trail network. Mostly single track: some technical, some beautifully flowy. The 50K consists of two distinct loops of 25km.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.