Paradise, MI, United States · Saturday, June 20, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Two Hearted Trail Run

Race completed

50 km Distance

824 m Climbing

3.7 Grit · Challenging

36.0972° N, 115.1467° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 16 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 8.5 hours 10:12 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 77% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~71 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

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, June

Daytime high 39°C

Night low 22°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 14 h 37 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 725 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 50 km of trail with 824 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

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

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

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

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

Point to point single track on high bluffs above Lake Superior, ridge lines along the Two Hearted River and the southern shore of Culhane Lake. Finishes at the Upper Tahquamenon Falls, 2nd highest waterfall east of the Mississippi.

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