Ultra Running Hub Cool, CA, United States · Saturday, March 6, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Way Too Cool 50K Endurance Run
119 days away
50 km Distance
1,000 m Climbing
4.0 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 20 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 8 hours
9:36 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 88% of 50K races. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~249 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
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, March
Daytime high 16°C
Night low 6°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 11 h 30 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 304 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 50 km of trail with 1,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes20 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 Poles1,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Surface: 1 mile paved road; 30 miles single-track trail and fire roads
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.