Ultra Running Hub Christmas, FL, United States · Saturday, January 30, 2027
Forgotten Florida 50 Mile Race
Calculated from 80 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 4.0 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
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, January
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 22 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50mi | 56 | Eric Langdon · 07:29:34 | Luci Searels · 08:41:28 |
| 2025 | 50mi | 84 | Eric Langdon · 08:32:32 | Whitney Dancaster · 09:52:36 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 109 | Daniel Wilson · 08:23:01 | Elizabeth Myers · 10:04:42 |
| 2023 | 45mi | 83 | Brian Sharbono · 07:11:04 | Rebecca Whitman · 08:42:01 |
| 2022 | 45mi | 53 | Charles Keeling · 06:26:21 | Julie Kenney · 08:08:11 |
| 2021 | 45mi | 60 | Charlie Dickinson · 06:05:40 | Ashley Erba · 07:05:46 |
The field shrank 33% between 2025 (84) and 2026 (56). 34% 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
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
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.
Overview
The Forgotten Florida 50 Mile Race, organized by Run Bum Races, takes place in Christmas, FL, with the 2027 edition scheduled for January 30. This 50-mile trail race has seen 6 editions since 2021, with 56 finishers in its most recent running in 2026.
Runners will cover 80 kilometers on a course that includes a 45-mile loop within Tosohatchee. The description highlights running on dirt roads with water on both sides, 15 feet below, offering views of wildlife and the St Johns River. The race's field size is larger than 55% of its 671 peer 50-mile races.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.