Ultra Running Hub Pittsburgh, PA, United States · Saturday, November 14, 2026
Last Trail Standing - 50K
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, November
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 332 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 54 | Chad Coalmer · 04:37:50 | B. Crittenden · 05:06:04 |
| 2024 | 50km | 40 | Adam Zawadzkas · 04:51:48 | Kaitlyn Quimby · 05:17:37 |
The field grew 35% between 2024 (40) and 2025 (54). 31% 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
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Last Trail Standing 50K in Pittsburgh, PA, scheduled for November 14, 2026, features 1100 meters of elevation gain over its 50-kilometer course. This gives it 22 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a challenging event for its distance. The course is a 15.5-mile loop, run in both directions.
With a field of 54 finishers in its 2025 edition, this race has a larger field than 61% of its 50k peers and a smaller field than 39%. The 9-hour time limit means a cutoff pace of 10.8 minutes per kilometer, making it a tighter cutoff than 65% of 50k races, leaving less margin for slower sections. The entry fee is 79 US$.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.