Event Description
The CanLake Ultra 50 mile is a race around Canandaigua Lake during peak fall foliage. The course, nestled in New York's Finger Lakes region, offers a mix of challenging terrains, from flat stretches to rolling hills, all framed by serene views of the lake and surrounding vineyards. The fully supported race has 11 aid stations offering fuel and panoramic views. Not ready for the full 50 miles? We also have a 50 km option that shares the last part of the 50 mile course.
Event Schedule
Friday, October 10, 2026
12:00 PM to 04:00 PM - Early packet pickup @ Project Lean Nation (107 Eastern Blvd, Canandaigua)
Saturday, October 11, 2026
05:30 AM - Packet pickup and check-in opens
06:30 AM - 50 mile early start
07:15 AM - Packet pickup and check-in closes
07:30 AM - 50 mile regular start
09:00 AM - Shuttle for 50 km leaves finish area
10:00 AM - 50 km start
07:30 PM - finish closes
13 hours for 50 mile early start
12 hours for 50 mile regular start
9.5 hours for 50 km
Event Location
Finger Lakes Community College
3325 Marvin Sands Dr
Canandaigua, NY 14424 US
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New in 2025
Starting in 2025 the race is being directed by a partnership between FarFetched Enterprises and Wolfpack Multisport. We have established a race committee of several local race directors along with the prior CanLake Ultras race director. Our goal is to continue to provide continuity in the race people have loved for over 20 years, but also to make changes when we identify ways to improve the race experience. Most of the race experience will stay the same, but there are a few things that will be changing this year:
- We will be discontinuing the 25k MiniCan. Introduced in 2018, this race has never had as many participants as the 50 mile and 50k. While this is a good option for people who are not ready for the 50k or 50 mile race, we would like to focus on the core identity of the race as an ultra event.
- More flexible policies for transfers, deferrals, and refunds. We will also honor any deferrals from prior years.
Registration Policies
There are five different pricing periods, with the registration fee increasing as we get closer to the event.
| Dates | 50 mile | 50 km |
|---|---|---|
| Through June 9 | $90 | $90 |
| June 10 - July 9 | $95 | $95 |
| July 10 - August 9 | $100 | $100 |
| August 10 - September 9 | $105 | $105 |
| September 10 - October 9 | $110 | $110 |
| October 10 & 11 | Registration closed | |
We have relaxed deadlines and removed all fees associated with participant transfers, distance switching, deferrals, and refunds.
Participant transfers will be allowed through October 9, 2025. There is no fee for either person.
Distance switching will be allowed through October 9, 2025. There is no fee.
Deferrals to next year's event will be allowed through September 23, 2025. There is no fee for deferrals.
Refunds will be available through September 9, 2025. Refunds will include 100% of the registration fee, but will not include RunSignup fees.
We reserve the right to cancel any event with low registration. If that happens, we will provide a full refund or credit to another event.
