Ultra Running Hub Grand Rivers, KY, United States · Saturday, March 13, 2027
Land Between The Lakes 50 Mile Trail Run
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 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, March
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 142 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50mi | 77 | Gregory Humkey · 07:27:47 | Savannah Rose · 08:32:15 |
| 2025 | 50mi | 49 | Kyle Hummel · 06:53:53 | Charlotte Schultz · 08:59:43 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 56 | Kyle Hummel · 06:44:17 | Brooke Gibbons · 08:27:56 |
| 2023 | 50mi | 38 | Conner Parsons · 06:54:47 | Savannah Rose · 08:27:01 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 33 | Jason Howell · 07:17:02 | Michelle Magagna · 07:22:41 |
| 2020 | 50mi | 31 | Charles Hornburg · 07:26:12 | Lindsey Roberts · 08:58:45 |
| 2019 | 50mi | 58 | Matthew Hoyes · 07:01:03 | Sarka Petrickova · 08:49:57 |
| 2018 | 50mi | 70 | Dustin Mitchell · 06:26:32 | Jennifer Coverdell · 07:56:18 |
| 2017 | 50mi | 87 | Matthew Hoyes · 06:28:06 | Cathy Downes · 08:56:22 |
| 2016 | 50mi | 50 | Troy Shellhamer · 07:07:18 | Alicia Heyne · 08:01:37 |
The field grew 57% between 2025 (49) and 2026 (77). 14% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 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
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 80 km of trail with 1,200 m of ascent.
- 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.
Overview
The Land Between The Lakes 50 Mile Trail Run, organised by West Kentucky Runners Club, takes place in Grand Rivers, KY, on March 13, 2027. It is a 50-mile trail race with 1200 meters of elevation gain over 80 kilometers. The course has a climb of 15 meters per kilometer.
This race has a field size larger than 66% of 671 peer 50-mile races. The 11-hour time limit means a cutoff pace of 8.3 minutes per kilometer, tighter than 93% of 472 peer 50-mile races. The race starts at Lighthouse Landing, with the initial 1.7 miles on paved roads before entering the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, where the trail begins. The course includes an 11.3-mile loop on mostly single-track trail.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.