Ultra Running Hub Salinas, CA, United States · Saturday, February 6, 2027
Fort Ord 50K Trail 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, February
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 119 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 91 | Andrew Walgren · 03:48:49 | Unknown Unknown-Fo · 04:23:29 |
| 2025 | 50km | 77 | Owen Firebaugh · 04:19:11 | Mathilde Giroud · 05:15:59 |
| 2024 | 50km | 90 | Matthew Ledoux · 04:41:44 | Emily Flynn · 05:00:50 |
| 2023 | 50km | 86 | Matthew Seidel · 03:39:12 | Sylvie Abel · 04:49:47 |
| 2022 | 50km | 65 | Matt Ward · 04:17:28 | Emily Motz · 05:00:14 |
| 2021 | 50km | 78 | Kristian Howell · 04:03:38 | Zarina Huber · 04:40:00 |
| 2020 | 50km | 76 | Avinoam Maier · 04:15:52 | Jenny Jacox · 04:52:15 |
| 2019 | 50km | 95 | Joshua Wiley · 04:04:03 | Monique van den Boogaart · 04:27:55 |
| 2018 | 50km | 119 | Matt Collins · 03:58:22 | Kassandra (Sandy) Spitler · 04:19:54 |
| 2017 | 50km | 105 | Giles Healey · 04:04:35 | Francesca Conte · 04:54:02 |
The field grew 18% between 2025 (77) and 2026 (91). 36% 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.
Course notes
- gear 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 Fort Ord 50K Trail Run, organised by Inside Trail Racing, will take place in Salinas, CA on February 6, 2027. This 50k trail race has been held 10 times since 2017, with 91 finishers in its 2026 edition.
This race has a field size bigger than 76% of 50k fields, and smaller than 24%. The 8-hour time limit is tighter than 84% of 50k cut-offs, yet more generous than 16%, allowing for a pace of 9.6 minutes per kilometer. Entry costs US$83.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.