Ultra Running Hub Steamboat Springs, CO, United States · Saturday, August 29, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Continental Divide Trail Run
Race completed
50 km Distance
1,800 m Climbing
5.2 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 36 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 8 hours
9:36 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 89% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~120 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
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, August
Daytime high 24°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 13 h 16 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2595 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 1,800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes36 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 Poles1,800 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Race starts at the Fish Creek Falls Parking Area. Trail run with much of the distance covered at or above 10,000 ft.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.