Drews Angel Creek 50 Mile Race

Race completed

80 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

4.0 est Grit · Challenging

Calculated from 80 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 4.0 as a floor, not a verdict.

64.8378° N, 147.7164° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~8 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 16°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 18 h 20 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 367 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50mi	8	Oliver Dunn · 12:07:30	Robin Welling · 11:49:47
2025	50mi	8	Alex Morris · 10:29:05	Stacy Miles · 13:01:37
2024	50mi	16	Zachary Behney · 10:58:47	Jan Tomsen · 11:02:33
2023	50mi	21	Peter Noon · 08:09:09	Jan Tomsen · 11:40:24
2021	50mi	30	Zachary Behney · 10:24:03	Jan Tomsen · 09:28:43
2018	50mi	40	Matias Saari · 08:37:41	Jan Tomsen · 10:23:31
2017	50mi	35	Matias Saari · 08:45:54	Katherine Strong · 11:27:41
2016	50mi	19	Matias Saari · 09:00:58	Nikki Potter · 11:50:54
2015	50mi	16	Matias Saari · 08:58:40	Melissa Lewis · 11:11:02

The field has held steady: 8 in 2025, 8 in 2026. 38% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — 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.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 80 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes 80 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 80 km, without the bounce.
Headlamps 80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 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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