Bogus 50 Km Race

Race completed

50 km Distance

2,500 m Climbing

6.3 Grit · Hardcore

43.6135° N, 116.2035° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 50 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~62 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, September

Daytime high 26°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 12 h 02 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1055 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50km	62	Isaac Bostrom · 04:56:21	Lauren Schmidt · 05:09:35
2024	50km	56	Sidney Noble · 03:52:31	Caley Featherstone · 04:51:25
2023	50km	82	Benjamin Holland · 04:48:12	Mindy Kaufman · 04:39:32
2022	50km	68	Joshua McAdams · 03:59:15	Danielle Marquette · 04:43:02
2021	50km	46	Chantz Lund · 04:47:33	Jessica Milander · 05:54:49
2019	50km	56	Patrick West · 05:02:22	Kate Bevilaqua · 05:33:58

The field grew 11% between 2024 (56) and 2025 (62). 47% 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 50 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 2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs