Bryce 50 Mile Trail Run

Race completed

80 km Distance

2,100 m Climbing

7.2 Grit · Hardcore

37.6741° N, 112.1565° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 26 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 18 hours 13:30 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 77% of 50 mi races. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~109 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

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, September

Daytime high 25°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 12 h 20 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1993 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50mi	109	Anthony Allopenna · 09:29:09	Cambrie Martell · 09:57:17
2024	50mi	127	Nathan Jewkes · 07:41:12	Lauren Kersjes · 09:21:12
2023	50mi	131	Jeferson Dias · 08:10:33	Tina Muir · 09:25:20
2022	50mi	145	Braydon Manley · 09:01:36	Julie Wright · 10:34:31
2021	50mi	243	Kevin Shilling · 08:33:27	Andrea McArdle · 08:53:31
2020	50mi	96	Bryan Kerl · 08:21:28	Anna Kosova · 11:06:10
2019	50mi	189	Michael Hewitt · 07:57:30	Michelle Peterson · 11:30:03
2018	50mi	137	Zac Marion · 08:28:16	Caitlin Muldoon · 09:41:20
2017	50mi	175	Holden Rennaker · 08:30:24	Leslie Howlett · 10:22:47
2016	50mi	146	Omar Pacheco · 08:37:20	Sabrina Stanley · 10:02:45

The field shrank 14% between 2024 (127) and 2025 (109). 33% 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 80 km of trail with 2,100 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 26 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 2,100 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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

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

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