Milton, MA, United States · Sunday, April 18, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

TARC Dont Run Boston (DRB) 50 Miles

214 days away

80 km Distance

1,900 m Climbing

6.9 Grit · Hardcore

42.2495° N, 71.0662° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 24 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~9 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 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, April

Daytime high 13°C

Night low 3°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 13 h 27 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 63 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 1,900 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes24 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 Poles1,900 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps80 km almost certainly means running into the night.

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

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