Ultra Running Hub Greenville, SC, United States · Saturday, July 17, 2027
Carolina Reaper Challenge
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 (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 474 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 80 | Ian Forsythe · 03:20:12 | Olivia Durant · 03:27:22 |
| 2025 | 50km | 95 | Andrew Douglas · 03:42:27 | Megan Cooke · 03:34:55 |
| 2024 | 50km | 76 | Chris Klepper · 03:39:05 | Emily Mauhar · 03:50:02 |
| 2023 | 50km | 46 | Matt Verley · 03:49:59 | Dani Steinbacher · 04:08:23 |
| 2022 | 50km | 68 | Florian Lassalle · 03:25:32 | Kristin Herring · 03:44:26 |
| 2020 | 50km | 56 | Grant Wilsterman · 03:36:35 | Shawanna White · 03:40:07 |
| 2019 | 50km | 59 | Justin Scott · 03:46:00 | Rhonda Felder · 03:43:31 |
The field shrank 16% between 2025 (95) and 2026 (80). 29% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 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
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.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.