Ultra Running Hub Pine Valley, CA, United States · Saturday, June 6, 2026
PCT 50 Mile Trail Run
What the course asks
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, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 481 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 80 km of trail with 900 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes80 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 80 km, without the bounce.
- HeadlampsA 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Start/finish line: Boulder Oaks campground. Single-track on the Pacific Crest Trail in the Cleveland National Forest (one hour each of San Diego). The run starts at an elevation of 3,000 feet and climbs to 6,000 feet, with changing eco-cultures.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.