Ultra Running Hub Mt Van Hoevenberg, NY, United States · Saturday, August 8, 2026
Lake Placid Trail Challenge
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, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 473 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 37 | Fred Clarke-Louie · 05:56:13 | Joni Gerken · 06:21:31 |
| 2025 | 50km | 49 | Simon Thivierge · 04:53:22 | Amanda Gibbs · 06:11:38 |
| 2024 | 50km | 61 | Michael Trumbower · 05:48:44 | Kristin Hirsch · 06:54:55 |
| 2022 | 50km | 18 | Andrew Lavin · 05:36:31 | Adrienne Doherty · 07:03:38 |
The field shrank 24% between 2025 (49) and 2026 (37). 27% 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.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.