Como, CO, United States · Friday, July 9, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Silverheels Trail Run - 50mi

296 days away

80 km Distance

2,830 m Climbing

8.2 Grit · Hardcore

42.6122° N, 88.4823° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 35 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~59 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

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, July

Daytime high 28°C

Night low 17°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 15 h 10 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 279 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 80 km of trail with 2,830 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes35 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 Poles2,830 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 36 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

Our large out-and-back course sends runners to abandoned gold mines, over a high mountain ridge at two locations all while traversing singletrack trails and ATV roads at an average elevation of 11,000’.

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