Camden, ME, United States · Saturday, September 12, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Megunticook 50km Race

Race completed

50 km Distance

2,300 m Climbing

5.9 Grit · Challenging

44.2098° N, 69.0648° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 46 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 11 hours 13:12 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 62% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~66 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 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, September

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 13°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 12 h 44 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 27 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.

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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 50 km of trail with 2,300 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes46 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 Poles2,300 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

The Camden Hills of Maine are where the mountains meet the sea – and you’ll experience both in the only races to take place in the iconic Camden Hills State Park. Over 90% of the trails in the park.

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