Ultra Running Hub Ojai, CA, United States · Saturday, May 1, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Coyote Two Moon Ultras 55 km
227 days away
55 km Distance
5,800 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 105 m / km
Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.
Field size ~39 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 25°C
Night low 10°C
Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely
Daylight 13 h 32 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 739 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 55 km of trail with 5,800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes105 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles5,800 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 42 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
The terrain is a big ridge with a dirt road on the spine and a combo of mostly single track and a bit of dirt road for the off-ridge surfaces.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.