Ultra Running Hub Ferguson, NC, United States · Saturday, April 3, 2027
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Leatherwood Ultras 50 Mile
199 days away
80 km Distance
4,000 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 50 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Field size ~9 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2026 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, 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 80 km of trail with 4,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes50 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 Poles4,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
Course Notes
Race course will take place over varied terrain in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Similar races
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