Ultra Running Hub Huntsville, TX, United States · Saturday, February 13, 2027
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Rocky 50 Mile Trail Run
150 days away
80 km Distance
825 m Climbing
5.2 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 10 m / km
Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Time limit 14.5 hours
10:53 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~138 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
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, February
Daytime high 17°C
Night low 6°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 02 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 80 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 825 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 14.5 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.