Ultra Running Hub Lake City, CO, United States · Saturday, June 20, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
San Juan Solstice 50 Mile Run
Race completed
80 km Distance
3,650 m Climbing
9.5 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 46 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 16 hours
12:00 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 ~239 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
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
Daytime high 19°C
Night low 2°C
Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely
Daylight 14 h 48 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 3222 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain 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 80 km of trail with 3,650 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes46 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles3,650 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
One counter-clockwise loop, mostly trails, some jeeproads.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.