Ultra Running Hub Bishop, CA, United States · Saturday, May 16, 2026
Bishop High Sierra Ultramarathons 50 Miles
What the course asks
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, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1975 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50mi | 43 | Zachary Sonoga · 06:59:29 | Juliana Ruhstrat · 09:10:22 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 30 | Jeff Kozak · 08:18:24 | Lake Franklin · 09:19:50 |
| 2023 | 50mi | 29 | David Melkonian · 09:30:20 | Courtney Lewis · 09:23:23 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 57 | Wyatt Million · 07:53:47 | Sarah Greenlee · 10:17:30 |
| 2021 | 50mi | 58 | Brian Dugovich · 08:01:05 | Summer Frazier · 09:02:28 |
| 2019 | 50mi | 43 | Jeff Kozak · 09:04:45 | Summer Frazier · 09:11:48 |
| 2018 | 50mi | 49 | Jim Atkinson · 08:32:27 | Alwyne Butler · 10:35:26 |
| 2014 | 50mi | 46 | Jeff Kozak · 07:22:14 | Katie Desplinter · 09:19:38 |
| 2013 | 50mi | 76 | Michael Stadnisky · 07:28:40 | Beverley Anderson-Abbs · 09:19:49 |
| 2012 | 50mi | 49 | Paul Sweeney · 08:34:28 | Molly Zurn · 09:42:19 |
The field grew 43% between 2024 (30) and 2025 (43). 37% of the 2025 field were women.
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.
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 80 km of trail with 3,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 39 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 19 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Bishop High Sierra Ultramarathons 50 Miles is a trail race with 3100 meters of elevation gain over 80 kilometers, averaging 38.8 meters of climb per kilometer. This makes it a demanding course, mainly on 4-wheel drive dirt roads with some trail sections, held in Bishop, CA in May.
The 19-hour time limit means a cutoff pace of 14.3 minutes per kilometer. This is a generous cutoff, tighter than only 16% of 50-mile races, offering more time on course than most comparable events.
With 10 editions since 2012, the most recent in 2025 saw 43 finishers. The field size is smaller than 45% of 50-mile races, placing it among the less crowded events in its peer group of 661 races.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.