Ultra Running Hub Colorado Springs, CO, United States · Saturday, October 17, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Bobcat Trail Race 50k
31 days away
50 km Distance
1,000 m Climbing
4.0 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 20 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 10 hours
12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~27 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Daytime high 15°C
Night low -1°C
Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely
Daylight 11 h 10 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2372 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes20 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Palmer Park. The 25k-loop-course features the technical sandstone bluffs with backdrops of Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.