El Vaquero Loco 50K Mountain Race

Race completed

50 km Distance

2,500 m Climbing

6.3 Grit · Hardcore

42.7249° N, 110.9319° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 50 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~61 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, August

Daytime high 24°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 14 h 32 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2446 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	61	Zachary van Abbema · 05:21:57	Briana Ulanowski Smyer · 06:39:38
2025	50km	94	Ethan Linck · 05:31:16	Amanda Sullivan · 07:11:47
2024	50km	86	Cody Robinson · 05:44:16	Meridyth Moore · 06:51:36
2023	50km	71	Luke Nelson · 05:17:38	Kinley Bollinger · 06:54:49
2022	50km	94	Gabe Joyes · 05:17:41	Amanda Sullivan · 06:43:17
2021	50km	95	Tyler Fannin · 05:34:46	Sariah Long · 05:49:34
2020	50km	91	Loren Davis · 05:12:24	Erin Clark · 06:16:04
2019	50km	102	Loren Davis · 05:42:47	Jennifer Lambert · 06:05:10
2018	50km	102	Trevor Fuchs · 05:29:14	Erin Hill · 06:26:05
2017	50km	100	Jason Schlarb · 05:07:23	Kelsy Bingham · 06:39:41

The field shrank 35% between 2025 (94) and 2026 (61). 31% 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 50 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 2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten