The Adventure

Looking for a well-supported run in a spectacular setting with attractions for the whole family? Whether your goal is to run a first ultra, conquer a challenging 50-miler, or set a personal record, the Can Lake 50 is the race for you.

50 Mile - Run one big road loop around the most beautiful Finger Lake in Western New York. The course is mostly flat to rolling with several major climbs, including locally-famous Bopple Hill.

50K - 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.

Peak fall foliage will create a scenic backdrop for crew, pacers, friends, and family as they accompany you and your fellow ultrarunners along the course to the finish.

After the race, why not extend your stay and explore stunningly beautiful Canandaigua and the Finger Lakes Region?  Art galleries, museums, historic sites, boat cruises, winery tours, shopping, and our regionally-famous grape pies are all options for you, your friends, and your family to enjoy.

Pre-Race Dinner - Pre-race dinner and packet pick-up Friday evening at The Inn on the Lake -- a peaceful and scenic gem on the northern shore of Canandaigua Lake.

Amenities - Eleven well-stocked aid stations.  Coffee, juice and bagels at the start.  Post-race feast.  Special support for first-time ultrarunners.  Free transportation to the 50K start for the first 42 runners who sign-up.  All finishers in both races receive a medal -- gold, silver, or bronze -- based on age-graded standards.

Benefiting Serenity House
Serenity House in Victor, NY, provides specialized care for the terminally ill, their families and loved ones. Serenity House is a place where residents can gracefully live out the remaining days of their lives. It is a place of hope and love where families and friends can learn to cope with their loss.

Some Runner Comments

"This was my first ultra and I absolutely loved it. The organization of the race was fantastic and the friendliness and efficiency of the aid stations really made a difference.  Stunning views, a good but doable challenge, well organized, great aid stations, great after race chicken soup!"  -- Christina Friedman, 15th in 50 Mile

"Great course, hospitality, camaraderie... my favorite marathon course - fun hills and scenery.  Good for the family - most they've ever been able to see me on a race course, and they enjoyed cheering for all of the runners."  -- Chris Bord, 11th in 50K