Glacier Hills Ultra 50K

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Canton, SD

50K30K20K

Scenery near the Glacier Hills Ultra 50K course in Canton, South Dakota — Near the course in Canton, South Dakota. Photo: chief_huddleston (CC BY 2.0).

The race in 60 seconds

Date

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location

Canton, SDall South Dakota races

Distances

50K, 30K, 20K

Registration

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What race day usually feels like

Based on the last three years, race week in November typically sees lows near 36°F and highs around 51°F: classic PR weather if the wind behaves. Weather normals computed from Canton-area conditions for race week, not the nearest big city.

Pacing the 50K

Overall average pace for the 50K, aid and rest stops included. Find your band before the start and let the first miles feel too easy.

Finish time	Average pace	Feels like
5:11	10:00 /mi	Front of the field
6:44	13:00 /mi	Strong trail runner
8:18	16:00 /mi	Solid day, hike the climbs
9:51	19:00 /mi	Steady beats the cutoff sweep

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