Ultra Running Hub Eau Claire, WI, United States · Saturday, October 31, 2026
Fall Back Blast 50km Race
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 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, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 318 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 34 | Brian Mathews · 04:01:17 | Tami Carungi · 04:40:45 |
| 2024 | 50km | 17 | Tyler Weyer · 04:17:29 | Susan Weikert · 06:26:33 |
| 2023 | 50km | 14 | Tyler Weyer · 04:11:20 | Sadie Schroeder · 05:25:04 |
| 2021 | 50km | 9 | Joseph Martin · 05:06:14 | Angela Johnson · 07:32:33 |
| 2019 | 50km | 22 | Kevin Larson · 04:52:49 | Hannah Osowski · 04:35:12 |
| 2017 | 50km | 21 | Evan Cameron · 04:14:46 | Tania Riske · 05:18:58 |
| 2016 | 50km | 36 | Dan Morwood · 04:18:26 | Tania Riske · 04:54:15 |
| 2015 | 50km | 41 | Kevin Johnson · 04:36:21 | Michelle Wilson · 04:52:26 |
| 2014 | 50km | 29 | Tyler Heinz · 04:04:07 | Jennifer Rees · 05:54:37 |
The field grew 100% between 2024 (17) and 2025 (34). 41% 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
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 Fall Back Blast 50km Race, organised by Mayo Clinic Health System, is a 50km trail race that has taken place 9 times since 2014. With 34 finishers in its latest 2025 edition, it draws a larger field than 47% of 50km races.
The race is run on 12.5 km loops in Lowes Creek County Park in Eau Claire, WI. Its course includes short, punchy climbs, roots, rocks, and pine trees. The 2026 edition will take place on October 31.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.