Ultra Running Hub Junction City, KS, United States · Saturday, September 18, 2027
Iron Will 50 Miles
Calculated from 80 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 4.0 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
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, 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 | 50mi | 11 | Braden Brown · 07:33:22 | Krystal Reno · 11:09:00 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 7 | Henry Bickerstaff · 10:09:03 | Adrienne Criss · 12:13:26 |
| 2023 | 50mi | 2 | Armando Salinas · 16:26:25 | Katie Sullivan · 12:36:13 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 17 | Chad Brower · 09:22:07 | Krystal Reno · 10:42:32 |
The field grew 57% between 2024 (7) and 2025 (11). 9% 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.
Course notes
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 80 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 80 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 80 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps 80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.