Ultra Running Hub Pelham, AL, United States · Saturday, May 8, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Run for Kids 50 km Challenge
182 days away
50 km Distance
45 m Climbing
2.6 Grit · Entry level
What the course asks
Climbing rate 1 m / km
Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Field size ~3 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
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 27°C
Night low 15°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 13 h 40 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 171 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 50 km of trail with 45 m of ascent.
- 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
Course is a 6 mile loop with gentle hills. At 11 hours, course switches to a 0.9 mile loop.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.