Ultra Running Hub Canal Fulton, OH, United States · Saturday, March 20, 2027
Get Lucky 50 Mile Trail 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, March
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 309 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50mi | 70 | Nigel Wright · 06:31:19 | Megan Lachner · 08:25:10 |
| 2025 | 50mi | 40 | Alec Cline · 05:33:37 | Hannah McCorkle · 08:02:46 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 47 | Noah Yake · 05:35:37 | Angie Darbyson · 06:51:22 |
| 2023 | 50mi | 38 | Adam Gloyeske · 06:26:13 | Harriett Hunter · 08:59:16 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 54 | Jeffrey Zenger · 05:37:07 | Christine Partain · 07:39:18 |
| 2021 | 50mi | 51 | David Herr · 06:42:36 | Alescia Roberto · 07:37:23 |
| 2020 | 50mi | 12 | Jacob Conrad · 06:38:45 | Karen Slovak · 10:31:29 |
| 2019 | 50mi | 28 | Brian Polen · 05:57:44 | Sam Oleskey · 09:00:20 |
The field grew 75% between 2025 (40) and 2026 (70). 24% 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.
Course notes
- gear 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 A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Get Lucky 50 Mile Trail Race, organised by Race Brimstone, will take runners on an 80-kilometer out-and-back course along the towpath from Canal Fulton, OH, with the turnaround point in Bolivar. The race has a field bigger than 63% of 50-mile races, and smaller than 37%.
With 15 hours to complete the 80-kilometer course, the cut-off is tighter than 49% of 50-mile races, and more generous than 51%. This equates to an average pace of 11.3 minutes per kilometer. The event is scheduled to take place on March 20, 2027.
The 2026 edition of this race saw 70 finishers. The race has been held 8 times since it started in 2019.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.