Ultra Running Hub Willard, MO, United States · Saturday, April 25, 2026
Frisco Railroad 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, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 362 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 66 | Jordan Olivera · 03:57:29 | Amanda Toliver · 04:47:43 |
| 2025 | 50km | 56 | Tom Blazi · 04:40:32 | Laura Pfeifer · 04:49:49 |
| 2024 | 50km | 60 | David Held · 03:24:14 | Sadie Smith · 03:47:34 |
| 2023 | 50km | 45 | Michael Fussner · 03:17:35 | Sadie Smith · 03:43:47 |
| 2022 | 50km | 40 | Travis Lavin · 03:23:48 | Jamie Merritt · 04:41:05 |
| 2021 | 50km | 52 | Andrew Marshall · 03:35:23 | Sara Ibbetson · 03:34:41 |
| 2019 | 50km | 61 | Kevin Zimmerman · 03:44:11 | Sarah Waterman · 04:21:00 |
| 2018 | 50km | 75 | Aaron Dickens · 04:25:30 | Karen McKinnis · 04:38:33 |
| 2016 | 50km | 77 | Clinton Petty · 03:55:31 | Lisa McHaffie · 04:35:09 |
| 2015 | 50km | 61 | Clinton Petty · 04:16:31 | April Adair · 05:17:04 |
The field grew 18% between 2025 (56) and 2026 (66). 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.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of road.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of road — 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.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Frisco Railroad 50 Km Run is a road race in Willard, MO, taking place on April 25. This 50 km event has a 12-hour time limit, which is more generous than 24% of 50k races.
The race follows a USATF-certified out-and-back rail-to-trail course, starting from Willard Middle School gym. With 66 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a larger field than 67% of 50k races, placing it among the larger events in its peer group of 2713 races.
Similar races
Other 50K road ultras, closest in distance first.