Ultra Running Hub Colorado Springs, CO, United States · Saturday, October 17, 2026
Bobcat Trail Race 50k
What the course asks
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
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2372 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 27 | Gary Messina · 04:24:53 | Megan Scheumann · 06:13:52 |
| 2024 | 50km | 26 | Stefan Schuster · 04:47:09 | Salynda Heinl · 05:37:02 |
| 2022 | 50km | 17 | Gil Allgood · 04:25:59 | Monica Taylor · 05:53:43 |
| 2021 | 50km | 33 | Andy Sivanich · 04:33:18 | Liz Canty · 05:04:28 |
| 2016 | 50km | 10 | Jake Fox · 05:12:12 | Jessica Thomas · 06:43:05 |
| 2015 | 50km | 12 | Daniel Kurschner · 06:01:02 | Faye Blumberg · 06:46:42 |
The field has held steady: 26 in 2024, 27 in 2025. 37% 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
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 Shoes 20 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 1,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Bobcat Trail Race 50k, organized by Aravaipa Running, has been held 6 times since 2015, with the next edition scheduled for October 17, 2026, in Colorado Springs, CO. This 50k trail race features 1000 meters of elevation gain, which means runners encounter 20 meters of climb for every kilometer of the course.
With a 10-hour time limit, runners must maintain a pace tighter than 42% of 50k races, requiring them to average no slower than 12 minutes per kilometer. The course consists of a 25k loop through Palmer Park, known for its technical sandstone bluffs.
The field size is smaller than 40% of 50k races, drawing from a peer group of 2662 similar events.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.