Ultra Running Hub Terrebonne, OR, United States · Saturday, May 29, 2027
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Smith Rock Classic 50 Miles
255 days away
80 km Distance
1,200 m Climbing
5.8 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 15 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 13.5 hours
10:08 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 71% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~67 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, May
Daytime high 19°C
Night low 5°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 15 h 12 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 980 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling 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 1,200 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 13.5 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Smith Rock State Park, 75% of the course is on single-track trails.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.