The Niagara Ultra 2026 celebrates its 32nd edition on Saturday 20 June 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. One of Canada's most iconic and scenic ultra-running events, the race follows a traffic-free asphalt footpath alongside the magnificent Niagara River Parkway — past historic Fort George, through the celebrated Niagara wine country with its vineyards and wineries, past the Butterfly Conservatory, and all the way to the breathtaking brink of Niagara Falls before returning to the start. The course is continuously in sight of the Great Niagara River and steeped in Canadian and American history. Five race distances accommodate every level: from the epic 80 km two-loop challenge to the family-friendly Kids' 1K in support of the Humane Society of Greater Niagara. The marathon is a certified Boston Qualifier. Walkers are welcome in all distances except the 80 km. Organised by the St. Catharines Roadrunners and Walkers (SCRRW). Official event in the 2026 Ontario Ultra & Trail Race Series. Results: RaceRoster.
Distances, Routes & Cut-offs
80 KM
+330m
Two loops: 25km out&back + 15km out&back · Niagara River Parkway · NOTL start
80 km · +330m elevation · Two loops (25km out&back + 15km out&back) · Niagara River Parkway · Must reach 21.1km turnaround by 9:30am · No walkers · Traffic-free asphalt · RaceRoster
50 KM
+1,000ft
NOTL → Niagara Falls brink and back · 5 aid stations · Cut-off 11:30 · Walkers welcome
50 km · +1,000ft elevation · Out&back · NOTL → Niagara Falls (brink) and back · 5 aid stations · Cut-off 11:30 · Walkers welcome · Traffic-free asphalt · Ontario Ultra Series · RaceRoster
MARATHON
42.2 KM ✅ BQ
Boston Qualifier · NOTL → Niagara Falls and back · +255m · Half cut-off 11:00am
42.195 km · +255m elevation · Boston Qualifier · Out&back · NOTL → Niagara Falls → NOTL · Vineyards and wineries on route · Mist of Niagara Falls at turnaround · Half marathon split cut-off 11:00am · Traffic-free asphalt · RaceRoster
HALF
21.1 KM
Out&back to Queenston Heights · +55m · 4 aid stations · Walkers welcome
21.1 km · +55m elevation · Out&back to Queenston · 4 aid stations · Niagara River views · Walkers welcome · Traffic-free asphalt · RaceRoster
10 KM
Within Niagara-on-the-Lake · Niagara River Parkway · Walkers welcome
10 km · Within NOTL area · Niagara River Parkway · Traffic-free asphalt · Walkers welcome · RaceRoster
KIDS' 1K
~1 km · Humane Society of Greater Niagara · Bib + finisher ribbon for all kids
~1 km · In support of Humane Society of Greater Niagara · Bib + finisher ribbon for every child · Family-friendly · NOTL · RaceRoster
Start / Finish: 430 King Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0, Canada. Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026. Edition: 32nd (est. 1994). Course: Traffic-free asphalt footpath along Niagara River Parkway · Out-and-back · Past Fort George · Queenston Heights · Niagara wine country (vineyards & wineries) · Butterfly Conservatory · Niagara Falls brink (50K + Marathon turnaround). Sweatshirt: All registered by 31 March 2026. Walkers: Welcome in all distances except 80km (must meet time limit + adhere to competitive walking rules). Boston Qualifier: Marathon (42.2 km). Cut-offs: 80km — 21.1km by 9:30am · 50km — 11:30 · Marathon — half by 11:00am. Kids' 1K: Benefiting Humane Society of Greater Niagara · Bib + finisher ribbon. Series: 2026 Ontario Ultra & Trail Race Series. Transfers: Distance changes permitted (up to deadline, subject to availability). No deferrals. Organiser: St. Catharines Roadrunners and Walkers (SCRRW) · niagaraultra.ca. Results: RaceRoster. Getting there: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario · 130 km from Toronto (QEW/Hwy 55) · 15 km from Niagara Falls · Buffalo Niagara International Airport ~30 min.
Race Overview
| Event | Distance · Elevation | Route · Cut-off · Notes |
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| 80 km 80 KM | 80 km · +330m | 2 loops (25km + 15km out&back) · 9:30am cut-off at 21.1km · No walkers |
| 50 km 50 KM | 50 km · +1,000ft | NOTL → Niagara Falls → NOTL · 5 AID · Cut-off 11:30 |
| Marathon 42.2 KM BQ ✅ | 42.2 km · +255m | Boston Qualifier · Falls turnaround · Half cut-off 11:00am |
| Half Marathon 21.1 KM | 21.1 km · +55m | Out&back to Queenston · 4 AID stations |
| 10 km 10 KM | 10 km | Within NOTL · Niagara River Parkway |
| Kids' 1K 1 KM | ~1 km | Humane Society of Greater Niagara · Bib + ribbon |
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32ND ED. 430 King St · Niagara-on-the-Lake (ON, Canada) · Ontario Ultra Series · SCRRW · RaceRoster · niagaraultra.ca
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