Ultra Running Hub Fabius, NY, United States · Saturday, May 23, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Highland Forest 1-2-3
Race completed
48 km Distance
1,200 m Climbing
4.2 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 25 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~5 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (30mi) — 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 20°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 14 h 52 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 222 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 48 km of trail with 1,200 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,200 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
10 mile course that be repeated three times. Each loop consists of 1380 feet total climb.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.