Ultra Running Hub Lakeland, FL, United States · Saturday, November 21, 2026
Colt 45 Mile Trail Run
Calculated from 72 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 3.6 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (45mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, November
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 38 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45mi | 37 | Mike Goreski · 07:27:33 | Michelle Bozarth · 08:10:30 |
| 2024 | 45mi | 35 | Thierry Maxime Guillot · 06:34:05 | Cheryl Shelhart · 08:03:50 |
| 2023 | 45mi | 60 | Ryan Stachurski · 06:31:45 | Chase Stewart · 08:18:24 |
| 2022 | 45mi | 37 | Ryan Goodson · 06:59:45 | Michelle Bozarth · 07:26:18 |
| 2021 | 45mi | 26 | Jeffrey Iosa · 06:19:39 | Susan Jomphe · 07:41:04 |
The field grew 6% between 2024 (35) and 2025 (37). 32% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (45mi) — 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 72 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 72 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 72 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 72 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 72 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Colt 45 Mile Trail Run, a fixed-distance trail race, is held in Lakeland, FL in November. This 50-mile event covers 72 kilometers through Colt Creek State Park, taking runners through longleaf pine flatwoods, thick cypress domes, and open vistas.
Organized by A1 Ultra Events, this race has seen 5 editions since its first running in 2021, with the most recent edition in 2025 having 37 finishers. With a field size larger than 39% of its 660 peer 50-mile races, it offers a more intimate experience than many other events of this distance.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.