CanLake Ultras 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Canandaigua, New York
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mile Relay | Relay | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $400 | 50 |
| 50 mile Solo | 50 Mile | Oct 10, 20267:30 AM | $120 | 90 |
| 50 km Solo | 50K | Oct 10, 202610:00 AM | $120 | 55 |
| Solo Pacer | Other | Oct 10, 202611:30 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 50 mile Relay: $400 until Oct 8.
- 50 mile Solo and 50 km Solo: $120 until Oct 8.
- Solo Pacer: Free until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 50 mile Relay starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 1,010 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua, NY 14424
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)50 mile
50 km
Aggregated from official results (Robinhood Races LLC) for CanLake Ultras. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at CanLake Ultras?
At the 2025 50 mile, the fastest tenth finished in 8:21:51 or better, the top quarter in 9:27:07, and half the field in 10:08:23; the last tenth came in after 11:48:16.
At the 2025 50 km, the fastest tenth finished in 3:56:45 or better, the top quarter in 4:59:34, and half the field in 5:43:40; the last tenth came in after 6:51:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 9:34:09 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 8:17:03 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 9:44:20 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 10:25:31 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 9 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
CanLake Ultras 50 Mile year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 46 to 46 finishers, and the median time dropped from 10:25:57 to 10:08:23.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 (+24%) | 10:08:23 | under 8:21:51 | 6:22:31 |
| 2024 | 37 (+6%) | 10:03:26 | under 8:01:25 | 6:23:35 |
| 2023 | 35 (+17%) | 9:56:41 | under 8:23:49 | 7:13:42 |
| 2022 | 30 (-35%) | 9:46:48 | under 7:53:46 | 5:53:16 |
| 2021 | 46 | 10:25:57 | under 8:37:39 | 6:05:59 |
From each year's official results for the 50 Mile; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua, NY 14424Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,010 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; T-Shirt (Unisex sizes)
- Distances
- 50K, 50 Mile, Relay, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Oct 9, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is CanLake Ultras?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 50K, 50 Mile, Relay, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 46 runners finished the 50 mile; the median finish was 10:08:23 and the winner ran 6:22:31.
- Where does it start?
- Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua, NY 14424.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Schedule
6:30 AM - 50 Mile for early starters
7:30 AM - 50 Mile for regular starters
10:00 AM - 50 Km start
7:30 PM - finish closes
CanLake Ultras 50 Miler
Run one big road loop around the most beautiful Finger Lake in Western New York. The course is mostly flat to rolling roads with several major climbs, including the locally famous Bopple Hill.
MapMyRun link to 50M Race Course
CanLake Ultras 50Km
Run point-to-point over the final 31 miles of the 50-mile route. With significantly less climbing and descending than the first 19 miles of the 50-mile route, the 50K is more friendly for first-time ultra runners and a logical step up from the marathon.