Derby, NC, United States · Saturday, November 28, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Derby 50k Ultra Run

59 days away

50 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

2.5 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.

37.5456° N, 97.2689° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~80 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

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, November

Daytime high 14°C

Night low 1°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 9 h 51 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 403 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50km	80	John Dallas · 03:32:17	Caroline Hardin · 04:39:49
2024	50km	75	Joel Shores · 03:14:45	Michelle Gray · 04:58:36
2023	50km	73	Radha Sahoo · 04:09:12	Danielle Soroka · 04:24:16
2022	50km	88	Brian James · 03:57:31	Eleni Rundle · 04:40:35
2021	50km	101	Josh Roeller · 04:05:11	Heather McArthur · 04:30:22
2020	50km	96	Martin Thorne · 03:49:53	Emily Carter · 04:51:04
2019	50km	96	Martin Thorne · 03:55:26	Danielle Soroka · 04:15:26
2018	50km	50	Bill Shires · 03:55:42	Anne MacDonald · 04:44:13
2017	50km	83	Martin Thorne · 03:56:48	Danielle Jones · 04:33:57
2016	50km	59	Eugene Oddone · 04:55:06	Alicia Rider · 04:14:17

The field grew 7% between 2024 (75) and 2025 (80). 39% 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

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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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.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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