Ultra Running Hub Anza, CA, United States · Saturday, July 17, 2027
Elder Creek Night Runs in the Desert 50 km Run
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, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 855 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 41 | Blake Bender · 04:47:58 | Samantha Cvetkovski · 05:30:16 |
| 2025 | 50km | 37 | Jose Nunez · 04:43:14 | Paloma Ortiz · 05:30:30 |
| 2024 | 50km | 23 | Jose Nunez · 05:13:33 | Erin Cartaya · 05:59:24 |
| 2023 | 50km | 19 | Travis Burleson · 05:38:08 | Karin Strickland · 06:30:57 |
| 2022 | 50km | 18 | Nathaniel Kola · 04:48:14 | Amanda Mazzenga · 06:47:07 |
| 2021 | 50km | 26 | Marshall Nolen · 05:30:19 | Selina Nordberg · 06:38:41 |
The field grew 11% between 2025 (37) and 2026 (41). 56% 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.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Elder Creek Night Runs in the Desert 50 km Run, organised by Keira Henninger Events, takes place in Anza, CA, on July 17, 2027. This 50 km trail race has seen 6 editions since 2021, with 41 finishers in its most recent running in 2026.
The course consists of 7 loops of a 4.6-mile circuit, combining single track trail and wide dirt roads. With a field size larger than 53% of 2664 comparable 50k races, it offers a mid-sized experience.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.