Ultra Running Hub Appomattox, VA, United States · Saturday, February 13, 2027
Holiday Lake 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, February
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 220 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 126 | Nathan Moore · 03:53:13 | Amanda Presgraves · 04:34:48 |
| 2025 | 50km | 99 | Patrick Wachter · 03:53:08 | Steph Hill · 05:01:42 |
| 2024 | 50km | 137 | Jared Coccia · 04:02:34 | Elizabeth Chikotas · 04:00:35 |
| 2023 | 50km | 120 | Nicholas Dipirro · 03:59:35 | Jennifer Fleming · 04:13:28 |
| 2022 | 50km | 164 | George Tolton · 03:49:42 | Sawyer Magnett · 04:18:16 |
| 2021 | 50km | 117 | Daniel Rau · 04:21:45 | Jana Fridrichova · 05:22:59 |
| 2020 | 50km | 222 | Daniel Rau · 03:54:47 | Jo Thompson · 04:33:58 |
| 2019 | 50km | 162 | Michael Bailey · 04:09:53 | Jennifer Fleming · 04:54:30 |
| 2018 | 50km | 166 | Mike Fox · 03:57:45 | Amy Rusiecki · 04:49:46 |
| 2017 | 50km | 221 | Nick Reed · 03:48:28 | Laura Sullivan · 04:18:41 |
The field grew 27% between 2025 (99) and 2026 (126). 29% 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
Holiday Lake 50K++ takes place in Appomattox, VA, challenging runners with a time limit that demands steady pacing. With an 8-hour cut-off requiring a pace of 9.6 minutes per kilometer, the event features a deadline tighter than 84% of 50k cut-offs and more generous than 16%, leaving little margin for prolonged stops.
The trail route runs across rolling terrain on forest service tracks and trails, laid out as 2 loops where participants complete the opening circuit clockwise before turning around to retrace the path in reverse. That back-and-forth layout serves a substantial group on race day: its starting lineup sits bigger than 83% of 50k fields and smaller than 16%, after recording 126 finishers in 2026. Across 10 editions held between 2017 and 2026, the February race maintains a competitive cutoff standard within the distance.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.