Ultra Running Hub Junction City, KS, United States · Saturday, September 18, 2027
Iron Will 50 Km
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 2025 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, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 390 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 13 | Adam Childs · 05:28:15 | Diana Curtis · 06:24:35 |
| 2024 | 50km | 6 | Joshua Thompson · 06:51:50 | Terri White · 05:38:22 |
| 2023 | 50km | 13 | Brian Peterson · 03:48:59 | Caroline Justice · 06:50:00 |
| 2022 | 50km | 25 | Jeffrey Wehling · 04:49:50 | Ella Reusser · 04:42:07 |
The field grew 117% between 2024 (6) and 2025 (13). 54% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 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.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.