Tackle the Toad 2026

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Jun 27, 2026 edition in Nelson, BC. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2026 race calendar.

Tackle the Toad is a trail ultra hosted on Toad Mountain / Morning Mountain just outside Nelson, British Columbia. The event focuses on mountain trail running through cedar forests, technical singletrack and exposed alpine ridge running with expansive views of Kootenay Lake.

The race traditionally takes place in late June and offers two distances - a 20 km and a 50 km - with significant climbing and technical terrain. Official registration and timing have historically been handled via Zone4; confirm current-year dates, course maps and runner information on the Zone4 event page or by contacting the organizers.

Courses are fully trail-based featuring technical singletrack, steep climbs and technical descents through cedar forest and rocky alpine ridgelines on Toad Mountain / Morning Mountain. Expect mountain-running conditions with up to roughly 2,500 m of vertical gain (distance-dependent). Detailed route maps and GPX files have historically been published on the event’s Zone4 registration/results pages when available; check the current Zone4 event listing for official 2026 course maps and aid-station locations.

• 100% trail running on technical singletrack
• Two distances: 20 km and 50 km (ultra)
• Significant climbing and exposed alpine ridge sections with Kootenay Lake views
• Historically held in late June; registration and results hosted on Zone4