The Event

Prairie Inn Harriers running club is pleased to present the 22th annual Island Runner Elk/Beaver Ultras.

Sanctioning

The event is sanctioned by the Association of Canadian Ultramarathoners and is a qualifier for men and women to be selected to the National Team participating in the IAU 100K World Challenge.

National Championship

The Association of Canadian Ultramarathoners (ACU) has awarded the Island Runner Elk/Beaver Ultras the 2009 50-Mile Canadian National Championship

The Course

The fast and flat 10 kilometre trail circuit around Elk and Beaver Lakes is considered as one of the premiere races of its type in North America. Runners complete 10 laps for the 100K division, 8+ laps for 50 Miles and 5 laps for 50K while walkers complete 4 laps for 25 Miles. The First-Time Marathoners will complete 4+ laps.

Records

Many North American open and age class records have been set at the Elk/Beaver race including the Andy Jones 100K course record of 6:46:09 and Ray Piva’s North American M70 record of 10:49:41, both set in 1997.

Perks

The race attracts some of the most elite ultramarathoners in Canada and the United States. It is an excellent qualifier for 100 Mile events such as Western States, Leadville, Angeles Crest or Wasatch Front. The course is accurately-measured with a Jones Counter and certified splits are available every 10 kilometres. You will not find a flatter trail ultra anywhere in Canada - definitely P.R. material! You’ll receive great organization, support, hospitality and race services.

Results

Full results and lap times will be emailed to all finishers. Specific details are listed here, including information on entry fees, start/finish location, awards, services, online registration and other details.