Ultra Running Hub Columbia, SC, United States · Saturday, January 16, 2027
Harbison 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 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, January
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 112 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 26 | Yannick Fischbach · 04:00:39 | Katie Palmer · 05:34:16 |
| 2025 | 50km | 18 | Garrett Spangler · 04:27:44 | Michele Schaafsma · 06:29:19 |
| 2024 | 50km | 22 | Garrett Spangler · 04:58:42 | Philippa Richter · 05:49:21 |
| 2023 | 50km | 33 | Brendan Leach · 05:44:20 | Deanne Blas · 06:19:21 |
| 2022 | 50km | 55 | Jeffrey Fabian · 05:07:46 | Lauren Henderson · 06:04:20 |
| 2021 | 50km | 72 | Jack Wegmet · 04:04:44 | Kat Wilcox · 05:35:46 |
| 2020 | 50km | 82 | Derek Gibson · 04:13:44 | Cheryl Kirby · 05:43:33 |
| 2019 | 50km | 71 | Paul Dobyns · 04:36:51 | Lisa Hazlett · 05:53:43 |
| 2018 | 50km | 109 | Robert Gilmer · 04:46:34 | Charlee Owens · 06:21:21 |
| 2017 | 50km | 110 | Matthew Hammersmith · 04:29:37 | Caroline Brady · 04:52:49 |
The field grew 44% between 2025 (18) and 2026 (26). 35% 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 Harbison 50K is a trail race in Columbia, SC, organised by Upstate Ultra, that will next take place on January 16, 2027. It has been run 10 times since 2017, with 26 finishers in its most recent edition in 2026.
This 50-kilometer race has a 10-hour time limit, which is more generous than 53% of 50k cut-offs. The 12 minutes per kilometer cut-off pace may allow a steady pace over the course, which includes 18 miles of technical single track trails, with the rest on fire roads, wide trails and stream crossings.
The field size is smaller than 60% of 50k fields, making it a smaller event than many of its peers.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.