It is an excellent qualifier for 100 Mile events. The race attracts some of the most high performance ultramarathoners in Canada and the United States. The Elk/Beaver race in Victoria has seen 10 Canadian Age Category Records set since the first race in 1986, more records than any other city in Canada. In 2021 Andrew Russell set the current 50K course record of 3:13:13 and Alice Dean set the current 40K Walk record of 4:59:41. Keith Wakelin set a 50 Mile Canadian M60 age category record of 7:43:57 in 2019. In 2010 Ellie Greenwood won the E/B 100K race outright and, in doing so, she set a trail World Record of 7:36:40 for open women. 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. The course is all trails, very flat, has good footing, and is in excellent condition, definitely a runner-friendly, P.R.

Runners complete 10 laps for the 100K division, 8+ laps for 50 Miles and 5 laps for 50K while walkers complete 4 laps for 40K. The fast and flat 10 kilometer trail circuit around Elk and Beaver Lakes is considered as one of the premiere races of its type in North America. Prairie Inn Harriers running club is pleased to present the 36th Annual Harriers 2:18 Run Elk/Beaver Ultras.

2021 – Results ◊ Splits ◊ Report ◊ Photos.

2022 – Results ◊ Splits ◊ Report ◊ Photos ◊ Story.

2023 – Results ◊ Splits ◊ Report ◊ Photos ◊ Story.

2023 Events – 100K ACU National Road Championships, 50 Miles, 50K ACU National Road Championships and a 40K WalkĪbout our event sponsor Phil Nichols and '2:18 Run'

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