Ultra Running Hub Helena, MT, United States · Saturday, May 9, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Dont Fence Me In Trail Run
Race completed
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.
What the course asks
Field size ~109 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
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
Daytime high 15°C
Night low 2°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 14 h 43 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1650 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 109 | Jeff Mogavero · 03:54:30 | Jennifer Lichter · 04:21:00 |
| 2025 | 50km | 117 | Zachary Perrin · 03:42:17 | Leah Handelman · 04:47:36 |
The field shrank 7% between 2025 (117) and 2026 (109). 33% 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.
Course notes
- gear 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.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.