Maah Daah Hey 50 Mile Trail Run

Race completed

87 km Distance

1,800 m Climbing

7.1 Grit · Hardcore

46.9139° N, 103.5243° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 21 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 18 hours 12:25 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 69% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~29 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (54mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 31°C

Night low 16°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 13 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 797 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 87 km of trail with 1,800 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes21 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition87 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,800 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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