Ultra Running Hub Sedalia, CO, United States · Saturday, October 17, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Indian Creek Fifties - 55 Km
31 days away
55 km Distance
2,300 m Climbing
6.2 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 42 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 12 hours
13:05 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 61% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~41 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2025 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, 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
This is a mountain 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 2,300 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes42 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 Poles2,300 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
The Indian Creek Fifties takes advantage of the challenging terrain lying within the South Platte Ranger District of Pike National Forest.
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