Iron Legs 50 Mile Mountain Race

Race completed

80 km Distance

4,200 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

50.8960° N, 114.7058° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 53 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~14 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 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, August

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 01 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1770 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50mi	14	Oleksandr Senko · 12:07:33	Cecily Millwater · 12:57:56
2024	50mi	13	Alex Petrosky · 10:47:31	Jav Brown · 15:20:00
2023	50mi	30	Taylor Steele · 12:02:38	Katie McNary · 12:59:55
2022	50mi	11	Thomas Oneill · 13:13:07	Jennifer Mann · 15:03:11
2021	50mi	9	Amos Mishaxhiu · 12:48:58	Brenda Dryer · 14:29:21
2019	50mi	30	Jan Hruska · 10:12:00	Emilie Mann Oscienny · 11:41:21
2018	50mi	18	Charlie Byers · 10:32:32	Adela Salt · 12:22:48
2017	50mi	24	Steve Sadownik · 11:11:12	Ann-Marie Gill · 12:14:03
2016	50mi	42	Jason Kinsella · 10:38:00	Joanna Ford · 11:49:00
2015	50mi	47	Adam Kahtava · 10:12:07	Stacie Carrigan · 11:03:10

The field grew 8% between 2024 (13) and 2025 (14). 29% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 80 km of trail with 4,200 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 53 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 4,200 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps 80 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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