Ultra Running Hub Steamboat Springs, CO, United States · Saturday, August 21, 2027
Continental Divide Trail Run
What the course asks
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, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2595 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 120 | Michael Mitchell · 04:18:44 | Kristina Mascarenas · 04:36:04 |
| 2024 | 50km | 138 | Devon Olson · 03:59:53 | Shannon Dowlearn · 04:45:11 |
| 2023 | 50km | 111 | Samuel Collins · 04:03:05 | Lauren Puretz · 04:56:10 |
| 2022 | 50km | 107 | Steven Cornelius · 04:18:25 | Devon Yanko · 04:56:36 |
| 2021 | 50km | 108 | Andrew Pontbriand · 04:37:20 | Andrea Wilhelm · 05:04:36 |
| 2019 | 50km | 127 | Clint Anders · 04:12:17 | Mikal Beckman · 04:46:42 |
| 2018 | 30mi | 66 | Cooper Rudin · 04:44:29 | Courtney Dauwalter · 04:36:59 |
| 2017 | 30mi | 42 | Avery Collins · 04:18:34 | Courtney Dauwalter · 04:37:17 |
| 2016 | 30mi | 46 | Taylor Bodin · 04:50:22 | Courtney Dauwalter · 05:03:29 |
The field shrank 13% between 2024 (138) and 2025 (120). 30% 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
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 1,800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 36 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 1,800 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Continental Divide Trail Run, a 50k trail race in Steamboat Springs, CO, has a tighter cut-off than 80% of 50k races, requiring a pace under 9.6 minutes per kilometer to finish within the 8-hour limit. This leaves little margin for error on a course that involves 1800 meters of elevation gain.
With 36 meters of climb per kilometer, this race is more demanding than many 50k events. Much of the running takes place at or above 10,000 feet of elevation, adding to the challenge.
The field size is larger than 83% of 50k races, suggesting a more crowded start than many similar events. The race has been held 9 times, with the first edition in 2016 and the latest in 2025.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.