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CanLake Ultras

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

CanLake Ultras race photo
CanLake Ultras race photo
Canandaigua
US
VisitFingerLakes · CC BY-SA 3.0jpglive · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commonsjpglive · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Race date Ended
Oct 10, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Canandaigua · 50M · 50km
Entry fee
$90Varies by event and entry period
2027Date TBD
2026Date Oct 10, 2026 · Entry Nov 28, 2025 ~ Oct 8, 2026 · Ended
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
CanLake Ultras race photo
VisitFingerLakes · CC BY-SA 3.0
CanLake Ultras race photo
jpglive · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
CanLake Ultras race photo
jpglive · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About CanLake Ultras — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is a road course that loops around the Finger Lakes in western New York.

It's mostly flat or gently rolling, but has a few significant climbs, with Bopple Hill being the best known in the area.

The schedule includes a 50-mile early start at 6:30 a.m., a regular start at 7:30 a.m., and the 50km at 10:00 a.m., with a cutoff at 7:30 p.m.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

CanLake Ultras runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
TLHRan in 2019 · Finish time 11:42:05
“I was immensely enjoying the event, the area scenery, the Lake, the course, the rolling hills, even the sketchy weather.”

At the CanLake Ultra, the runner enjoyed the lakeside scenery and rolling course but struggled with calf pain from the middle of the race onward.

Read the original on OneAverageRunner
Patrick McHenryRan in 2014 · Finish time 9:54:45
“The aid station crews were uniformly encouraging and eager to help.”

At the CanLake Ultra, encouragement at the aid stations helped the runner push through late-race pain and finish within the 10-hour goal.

Read the original on The Running Hacker

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

Ryan Pardey · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter CanLake Ultras — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

50-mile Solo

Entry cost $90

until Dec 31, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

50 km Solo

Entry cost $90

until Dec 31, 2025 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Relay

Entry cost $400

50-mile Relay · until Oct 8, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race website
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

CanLake Ultras course map and elevation

Your 80.47km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
EventStartTime limit
50 Mile Solo80.47km07:3012h
Ultra50km10:009h 30m
50 mile Relay80.47km07:3012h
START

Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua, NY

Start · Google Maps

The events are 50 mile Solo, 50 km Solo, and 50 mile Relay.

The start is at Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua, NY, at 7:00 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 11°C (51°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your CanLake Ultras race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

Same-day collection and check-in close at the Atrium at 07:15.
50K participants should also allow time to board the shuttle.
10/9 (Fri) advance pickup · 10/10 (Sat) 06:00–07:15

The Atrium, Canandaigua, NY

start/finish area

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit; venue is Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr, Canandaigua, NY
  • Getting to the finishSame venue, Finger Lakes Community College
  • Transit cardCanandaigua, New York and the Finger Lakes trail venue have no public transit card system; this is a rural…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit; venue is Finger Lakes Community College, 3325 Marvin Sands Dr, Canandaigua, NY

Race headquartered at Finger Lakes Community College. 50-mile early start 6:30 AM, regular start 7:30 AM; 50km starts 10:00 AM, per official/runsignup race info.

Per official race site/runsignup (canlake50.com, runsignup.com): schedule and shuttle note stated plainly. No public transit serves this rural college campus venue.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same venue, Finger Lakes Community College

Finish area at the college campus; finish closes 7:30 PM.

Map

Start shuttle

A shuttle for 50km participants leaves the finish area at 9:00 AM (presumably to the 50km start point along the course), per official race info page. Exact shuttle route/pickup details beyond this are not stated.

Transit card

Canandaigua, New York and the Finger Lakes trail venue have no public transit card system; this is a rural lakeside race reached by car. Cash or card covers any local parking or fuel needs, but no transit card applies.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Canandaigua in October — it's chilly, with an average of 11°C.

Your fingertips and ears will get cold first, so bring gloves and a beanie, and wear several thin layers on your body so you can take them off while running.

Public transportation does not reach the venue.

The only realistic means of access are private cars and rental cars.

Applications are processed through the RunSignup platform.

Ultras are divided not by speed but by supply and foot care.

Break in your shoes and socks before the race, and if there are night sections, prepare extra headlamp batteries.

Departure is as early as 07:00.

If you calculate the weather, breakfast, and transportation, it is easier to find accommodation close to start line the day before.

Applications are accepted until October 8, 2026.

Times are local to Canandaigua. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

What to see in Canandaigua after the race

Seeing Canandaigua with the medal on

View all →

The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Canandaigua.

Total cost and budget for CanLake Ultras

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · Trip.comFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

Runner stories and questions about CanLake Ultras

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Canandaigua runners' room

Frequently asked questions about CanLake Ultras

FAQ
When does CanLake Ultras 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 10, 2026 in Canandaigua, NY, United States.

How much is the CanLake Ultras 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $90.

What distances does CanLake Ultras 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does CanLake Ultras 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does CanLake Ultras 2026 start?

Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua, NY.

When does registration for CanLake Ultras 2026 open?

Registration runs from Fri, November 28, 2025 to Thu, October 8, 2026.

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