Ultra Running Hub Leadville, CO, United States · Saturday, July 10, 2027
Leadville Silver Rush 50 Mile Run
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 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, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 3234 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50mi | 521 | Carlos Ruibal · 06:37:34 | Allison Baca · 07:56:54 |
| 2025 | 50mi | 571 | Thomas Croshaw · 06:36:40 | Anne Flower · 07:08:32 |
| 2024 | 80.5km | 502 | David Roche · 06:18:26 | Mary Denholm · 07:04:51 |
| 2023 | 81.3km | 531 | Brad Miles · 07:01:39 | Devon Yanko · 07:55:10 |
| 2022 | 77km | 388 | Bryan Kerl · 06:16:17 | Lindsey Herman · 07:31:19 |
| 2021 | 50mi | 402 | Scott Spillman · 06:40:02 | Lindsey Herman · 08:02:15 |
| 2019 | 50mi | 519 | Carlos Ruibal · 06:37:34 | Allison Baca · 07:56:54 |
| 2018 | 50mi | 400 | Joshua John Eberly · 07:02:54 | Abby Mitchell Hall · 08:25:20 |
| 2017 | 50mi | 335 | Devon Olson · 06:53:26 | Gina Lucrezi · 08:51:53 |
| 2016 | 50mi | 383 | Alex Lopez · 07:05:04 | Maggie Walsh · 07:52:38 |
The field shrank 9% between 2025 (571) and 2026 (521). 28% 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
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 A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Leadville Silver Rush 50 Mile Run, a 50-mile trail race in Leadville, CO, takes place on July 11. With 521 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a bigger field than 97% of its 661 peer 50-mile races.
Runners have 14 hours to complete the 80-kilometer course, which is a tighter cut-off than 60% of 464 comparable 50-mile races. This time limit requires maintaining a pace faster than 10.5 minutes per kilometer. The out-and-back course, entirely on dirt, rocks, and mud, covers Leadville's historic east-side mining district.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.