Sedalia, CO, United States · Saturday, October 17, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Indian Creek Fifties - 50 Miles

31 days away

80 km Distance

3,300 m Climbing

9.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

38.7045° N, 93.2283° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 41 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 14 hours 10:30 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~18 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — 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 20°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 11 h 11 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 274 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 80 km of trail with 3,300 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes41 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,300 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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