Reading, PA, United States · Sunday, October 4, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Blues Cruise 50K Ultra Trail

4 days to go

50 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

2.5 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.

40.3357° N, 75.9269° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~199 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 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, October

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 11 h 41 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 179 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50km	199	Michael Dixon · 03:52:59	Katie Bicksler · 05:01:02
2024	50km	176	Michael Kern · 03:58:48	Elizabeth Doherty · 04:53:24
2023	50km	170	Chris Lewars · 04:05:53	Karen Dunn · 04:36:37
2022	50km	222	Crisman Jones · 04:17:25	Riley Brady · 04:07:30
2021	50km	256	Ian Schouten · 04:06:30	Stephanie Kershner · 04:37:32
2019	50km	354	Michael Dixon · 03:53:29	Justyna Wilson · 04:28:03
2018	50km	311	Nate Alter · 03:43:14	Janelle Johnson · 04:37:13
2017	50km	370	William Steele · 03:44:58	Erin Williams · 04:44:05
2016	50km	308	Michael Dixon · 03:44:12	Justyna Wilson · 04:18:48
2015	50km	290	Lowell Ladd · 03:45:08	Joanna Sinclair · 04:38:39

The field grew 13% between 2024 (176) and 2025 (199). 36% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 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

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

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.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

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

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