Ultra Running Hub Palm Coast, FL, United States · Saturday, February 27, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Swamp 50 km Trail Race
112 days away
50 km Distance
3,500 m Climbing
7.8 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 70 m / km
Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.
Field size ~21 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
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, February
Daytime high 21°C
Night low 12°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 28 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 9 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical 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 50 km of trail with 3,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes70 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles3,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
The Swamp Trail Race course is 6.2 mile loop that is flowing, single track with lots of short steep climbs.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.