Ultra Running Hub Ferguson, NC, United States · Saturday, April 3, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Leatherwood Ultras 50 Km
199 days away
50 km Distance
2,100 m Climbing
5.7 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 42 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Field size ~16 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
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, April
Daytime high 20°C
Night low 7°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 12 h 41 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 153 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 50 km of trail with 2,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes42 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 Poles2,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Race course will take place over varied terrain in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.