Ultra Running Hub Mendocino, CA, United States · Saturday, April 17, 2027
Mendocino Coast 50K Ultra Trail Run
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
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
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Trail run starting and ending at the Big River State Park just south of Mendocino Village. The race takes runners along the rugged coast, up Russian Gulch and east through the forest, finally delivering them to the home stretch–about 10 miles along t
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.