Ultra Running Hub Mayer, AZ, United States · Sunday, February 14, 2027
Black Canyon Trail 50 Km Run
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, February
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1493 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52km | 849 | Seth Ruhling · 03:16:29 | Jane Maus · 03:47:04 |
| 2025 | 52km | 525 | Jeshurun Small · 03:22:52 | Allison Baca · 03:45:09 |
The field grew 62% between 2025 (525) and 2026 (849). 38% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — 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
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Black Canyon Trail 50 Km Run, organised by Aravaipa Running, is a 50 km trail race held in Mayer, AZ each February. Its two editions, since 2025, have established it as a major event, with 849 finishers in 2026, making it bigger than 99% of 50k races.
The 12-hour time limit allows a generous 14.4 minutes per kilometer, making its cutoff looser than 24% of 1038 peer 50k races. The course follows a point-to-point route on single track and non-motorized jeep trail of the Black Canyon Trail.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.