La Malbaie, QC, Canada · Friday, September 11, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Ultra trail Harricana de Charlevoix 80 Km
Race completed
80 km Distance
2,146 m Climbing
7.2 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 27 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 15 hours
11:15 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~215 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (80km) — 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 18°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 12 h 53 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 229 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 2,146 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes27 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 Poles2,146 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Start in La Malbaie, Finish in Mont Grand-Fonds
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