Ultra Running Hub Ithaca, NY, United States · Saturday, May 30, 2026
Cayuga Trails 50 km Race
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, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 401 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 204 | Thomas Hanlon · 04:27:16 | Jacqueline Alnes · 05:23:18 |
| 2025 | 50km | 186 | Julien Marie Betrand Dauplais · 04:56:03 | Marjolaine Letalien · 05:46:37 |
| 2024 | 50km | 192 | Gregory Close · 04:54:22 | Valeria Garcia-Martinez · 06:05:34 |
| 2023 | 50km | 183 | Seth Marcaccio · 04:13:35 | Maria Burgess · 06:23:24 |
| 2022 | 50km | 143 | Dan Timmerman · 04:43:51 | Riley Brady · 05:12:00 |
| 2021 | 50km | 133 | Justin Scheid · 04:31:20 | Jenna Bensko · 05:24:49 |
| 2020 | 50km | 71 | John Damen · 05:22:26 | Sarah Briggs · 06:11:51 |
The field grew 10% between 2025 (186) and 2026 (204). 48% 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
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 1,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 30 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 1,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Cayuga Trails 50 km Race, a 50k trail race in Ithaca, NY, offers a substantial challenge with 1500 meters of elevation gain over its 50-kilometer course. This means runners will encounter 30 meters of climb for every kilometer.
With 204 finishers in its latest edition, this race draws a larger crowd than 91% of its 2667 peer 50k races. The course begins and ends in Robert H. Treman State Park, ascending the gorge trail and passing through the Lucifer Fall's area.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.