Ultra Running Hub Blairsville, GA, United States · Saturday, November 21, 2026
Duncan Ridge Trail 50 km Race
What the course asks
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
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 731 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 30 | Kyle Boykin · 05:41:37 | Amy Ross - Johnson · 06:49:51 |
| 2024 | 50km | 16 | Callan Hasling · 06:57:15 | Wendy Mader · 09:28:38 |
| 2023 | 50km | 26 | Callan Hasling · 07:42:44 | Jennifer Moos · 08:02:28 |
| 2022 | 50km | 22 | Grant Barnette · 05:05:10 | Shannon Wheeler-Deboef · 07:00:09 |
| 2021 | 50km | 34 | John Brower · 06:30:42 | Cera Jones · 08:38:49 |
| 2020 | 50km | 47 | Drew Antonisse · 05:55:00 | Cera Jones · 07:53:20 |
| 2019 | 50km | 58 | David Sullivan · 06:57:21 | Shannon Wheeler-Deboef · 07:13:41 |
| 2018 | 50km | 39 | Jonathan Ibach · 06:10:52 | Michelle Lafon · 08:10:40 |
| 2017 | 50km | 52 | Cody Case · 06:08:34 | Karen McNeany Hanlon · 07:54:13 |
| 2016 | 50km | 47 | Kyle Boykin · 05:25:01 | Michelle Adams · 07:38:05 |
The field grew 88% between 2024 (16) and 2025 (30). 17% 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
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 3,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 60 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Duncan Ridge Trail 50 km Race is a 50 km trail race in Blairsville, GA, first held in 2016. Its 3000 meters of elevation gain mean 60 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a challenging course.
With a time limit of 10 hours, the cutoff pace is 12 minutes per kilometer. This cutoff is tighter than 42% of 50k races, leaving less margin for error than most. The race's field of 30 finishers is bigger than 43% of 50k races, placing it in the middle of the pack for participation.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.