Ultra Running Hub Belmont, MI, United States · Saturday, July 11, 2026
Dirty Burg 50K 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 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, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 234 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 23 | Nicholas Hanson · 05:15:30 | Finley Johnson · 05:32:35 |
| 2025 | 50km | 17 | Ryan Geers · 05:23:16 | Megan Sanchez · 05:43:50 |
| 2024 | 50km | 31 | Dana Riederer · 04:44:43 | Julie Riederer · 05:59:46 |
| 2023 | 50km | 21 | Kevin Rook · 04:38:33 | Lindsey Benedict · 06:52:56 |
| 2022 | 50km | 21 | Sam Skeels · 04:39:50 | Emily Vantol · 07:17:41 |
| 2021 | 50km | 31 | Jordan LaFreniere · 04:15:59 | Jayne MacOmber · 06:18:02 |
| 2019 | 50km | 33 | Jake Roersma · 04:27:35 | Jayne MacOmber · 05:47:32 |
| 2018 | 50km | 38 | Jordan LaFreniere · 04:05:53 | Michelle Magagna · 04:21:39 |
| 2017 | 50km | 46 | Jordan LaFreniere · 03:39:24 | Ashley Truan · 05:19:12 |
| 2016 | 50km | 41 | Coree Woltering · 03:41:16 | Julie Berger · 05:08:59 |
The field grew 35% between 2025 (17) and 2026 (23). 26% 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
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 Dirty Burg 50K Trail Run, organized by Switchback Endurance, is a 50-kilometer fixed-distance trail race in Belmont, MI. Taking place in July, the course consists of a 10k loop, with 5.5 miles of single track trail culminating in a run up and down the ski hills of Cannonsburg Ski Area.
With a 9-hour time limit, this race has a tighter cutoff than 60% of its 1024 peer 50k races, requiring a pace faster than 10.8 minutes per kilometer. The field of 23 finishers in 2026 was smaller than 36% of its 2667 peer 50k races. This event has been held for 10 editions, starting in 2016 and continuing through 2026.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.