Ultra Running Hub Philadelphia, PA, United States · Saturday, May 8, 2027
Dirty German Endurance Fest 50 km
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, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 47 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 257 | Sean Hamilton · 03:50:32 | Margaret Vido · 04:06:59 |
| 2025 | 50km | 176 | James McCue · 03:46:30 | Kaela Barna · 04:48:32 |
| 2024 | 50km | 181 | Kevin Scott · 04:11:46 | Emily Dooley · 04:23:10 |
| 2023 | 50km | 157 | Trevor Fye · 04:00:52 | Emily Dooley · 04:28:22 |
| 2022 | 50km | 143 | Blake Dircksen · 04:37:35 | Riley Brady · 04:21:18 |
| 2021 | 50km | 219 | Lance Dockery · 03:46:12 | Rhea Loney · 04:31:42 |
| 2019 | 50km | 213 | Sam Wallis · 04:15:18 | Melissa Reifsnyder · 04:55:40 |
| 2018 | 50km | 190 | Michael Heimes · 03:39:02 | Jasmine Chiaramonte · 04:34:09 |
| 2017 | 50km | 153 | James Weaver · 04:00:33 | Maggie Guterl · 04:46:21 |
| 2016 | 50km | 166 | Michael Comstock · 03:41:08 | Megan Digregorio · 04:10:15 |
The field grew 46% between 2025 (176) and 2026 (257). 37% 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.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Dirty German Endurance Fest 50 km, held in Philadelphia, PA, offers a trail race experience with a field larger than 94% of its 2667 peer 50k races. This event, organized by Uberendurancesports, has been run 10 times since 2016, with the latest edition in 2026.
With a 12-hour time limit for the 50 km course, the cut-off pace of 14.4 minutes per kilometer is more generous than 24% of 1024 comparable 50k races. The course is situated within Pennypack Park, following Pennypack Creek for about 7.5 miles through trails and old trees. The next edition is scheduled for May 8, 2027.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.