Ultra Running Hub Avalon, CA, United States · Saturday, January 9, 2027
Avalon Benefit 50 Km Run
What the course asks
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, January
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 47 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 558 | Cody Poskin · 03:36:20 | Stefanie Kuhfusz · 04:38:18 |
| 2025 | 50km | 386 | Siqi Wu · 03:58:30 | Lydia van Hoff · 04:41:26 |
| 2024 | 50km | 476 | Sam Condon · 04:00:08 | Laura Beresford · 04:24:24 |
| 2023 | 50km | 384 | Cory Mayfield · 03:46:44 | Caitlin Healey · 04:37:06 |
| 2022 | 50km | 316 | Robert Webber · 04:07:34 | Alexi Pappas · 04:21:19 |
| 2020 | 50km | 293 | Cody Logan · 03:42:46 | Cortney Haile · 04:41:02 |
| 2019 | 50km | 276 | Oswaldo Hurtado · 04:03:30 | Melissa Penwell · 04:39:00 |
| 2018 | 50km | 179 | Oswaldo Hurtado · 03:52:48 | Kasia Gondek · 05:00:19 |
| 2017 | 50km | 196 | Dmitri Journist · 03:54:08 | Bridie McCarey · 04:31:58 |
The field grew 45% between 2025 (386) and 2026 (558). 55% of the 2026 field were women.
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.
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 1,800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 36 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,800 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Avalon Benefit 50 Km Run is a 50 km trail race in Avalon, CA, first held in 2017. With 558 finishers in 2026, its field is larger than 98% of 50k races. Runners face 1800 meters of elevation gain over 50 km, averaging 36 meters of climb per kilometer.
The course follows scenic fire roads from Avalon to Little Harbor and back. The 11-hour time limit allows a 13.2 minutes per kilometer pace, which is a tighter cutoff than 34% of 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.