Ultra Running Hub Salinas, CA, United States · Saturday, June 20, 2026
Golden State 50K
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, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 119 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 86 | Greg Miller · 04:02:02 | Kirsty Michealsen · 05:37:19 |
| 2025 | 50km | 65 | Jordan Collins · 04:20:22 | Jessy Herring · 04:39:52 |
| 2024 | 50km | 61 | Ryan Neely · 03:44:11 | Unknown Unknown · 04:36:20 |
| 2023 | 50km | 67 | Nick Reshetnikov · 03:52:40 | Ana-Carolina Suchey · 05:22:33 |
| 2021 | 50km | 64 | Ryan Cronin · 04:02:06 | Emily Motz · 04:53:25 |
| 2019 | 50km | 49 | David Sadowski · 04:34:27 | Sunduk Kim · 04:49:22 |
| 2018 | 50km | 27 | Chris Talley · 04:40:50 | Allison Reitmayer · 05:53:17 |
The field grew 32% between 2025 (65) and 2026 (86). 21% 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
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,250 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,250 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Golden State 50K is a trail race in Salinas, CA, organised by Inside Trail Racing. Its 1250 meters of elevation gain over 50 kilometers mean runners will climb 25 meters for every kilometer.
With a time limit of 8 hours, the cutoff pace of 9.6 minutes per kilometer is tighter than 80% of 50K races, leaving less margin for error or a slower pace. The latest edition had 86 finishers, making it a larger event than 75% of its 50K peers.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.