Ultra Running Hub Germantown, OH, United States · Saturday, September 12, 2026
Germantown 50k
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, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 252 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 55 | Quinn Williams · 04:31:25 | Molly Kash · 04:52:02 |
| 2024 | 50km | 44 | Quinn Williamson · 04:25:35 | Jessi Uland · 06:17:57 |
| 2023 | 50km | 53 | Benjamin Harris · 04:51:13 | Molly Kash · 05:01:50 |
| 2022 | 50km | 45 | Quinn Williamson · 04:41:43 | Jessi Uland · 05:51:25 |
| 2021 | 50km | 53 | Brandon Slokowski · 04:01:42 | Jessie Uland · 05:45:16 |
| 2019 | 50km | 41 | Jonathan Bade · 04:25:00 | Molli Doyle · 05:50:00 |
| 2018 | 50km | 60 | Jason Barhorst · 04:45:00 | Sharon Hathaway · 05:35:00 |
| 2017 | 50km | 45 | Derek Tinnin · 05:47:30 | Stefanie Olejniczak · 05:28:40 |
| 2016 | 50km | 54 | Kenneth Janosko · 04:42:49 | Bettsie Delapp · 06:10:44 |
| 2015 | 50km | 44 | Harland Peelle · 04:23:09 | Katelyn Scheff · 05:17:35 |
The field grew 25% between 2024 (44) and 2025 (55). 24% 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 Germantown 50k, organised by Ohio River Road Runners, will hold its 12th edition in Germantown, OH, on September 12, 2026. This 50-kilometer trail race has a time limit that is tighter than 60% of 50k races, requiring a pace under 10.8 minutes per kilometer to finish within 9 hours.
With 55 finishers in its most recent edition, this race has a larger field than 61% of 50k races, placing it among the larger events in its peer group of 2663 50k races. The course starts and finishes at the Cottonwood shelter in Germantown MetroPark.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.