Ultra Running Hub Richfield, OH, United States · Sunday, September 13, 2026
Crowell Hilaka Trail Run
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 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, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 309 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 16 | Chris Pabian · 05:08:57 | Emily Dengler-King · 05:56:50 |
| 2024 | 50km | 8 | Jared Hites · 04:01:16 | Heather Sukey · 05:21:06 |
| 2020 | 50km | 18 | Nicholas Bryda · 04:39:40 | Karla Gilbert · 08:05:43 |
| 2019 | 50km | 20 | Christopher Hernandez · 05:13:31 | Laura Jayne · 05:58:49 |
| 2018 | 50km | 23 | Ward Fremon · 05:02:44 | Jaime Fensterl · 05:20:05 |
The field grew 100% between 2024 (8) and 2025 (16). 31% 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
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.
Overview
The Crowell Hilaka Trail Run is a fixed-distance 50k trail race taking place in Richfield, OH, on September 13, 2026, organized by Running Forward and Giving Back. This event has seen 5 editions since 2018, with the most recent in 2025 drawing 16 finishers.
With a field size larger than 26% of its 2663 50k peers, this race offers a more intimate experience than most. Runners can expect a varied course combining primitive single track, including a section of Ohio's Buckeye Trail, with bridle trails, open fields, and camp roads.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.