Ultra Running Hub Mouth of Wilson, VA, United States · Saturday, May 1, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Grayson Highlands 50km Race
227 days away
50 km Distance
2,000 m Climbing
5.5 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 40 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
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 ~258 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2026 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, May
Daytime high 22°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 13 h 39 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 741 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain 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 2,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes40 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 Poles2,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Grayson Highlands State Park
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.