Ultra Running Hub Burnsville, NC, United States · Saturday, May 15, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Quest for the Crest 50k
241 days away
50 km Distance
3,500 m Climbing
7.8 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 70 m / km
Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.
Field size ~97 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
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, May
Daytime high 22°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 14 h 02 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 753 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical 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 50 km of trail with 3,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes70 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 Poles3,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.