Ferguson, NC, United States · Saturday, April 3, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Leatherwood Ultras 50 Km

185 days away

50 km Distance

2,100 m Climbing

5.7 Grit · Challenging

38.7442° N, 90.3054° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 42 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~16 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

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, April

Daytime high 20°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 12 h 41 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 153 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	16	Michael T Hibberd · 07:38:41	Jessica Solomon · 08:27:56
2025	50km	16	Kramer Reeves · 05:25:25	Lauren Girard · 06:52:26
2024	50km	13	Jason Willard · 06:16:46	Michelle Gray · 06:40:12
2016	50km	54	Aaron Major · 04:52:18	Rachel Kelley · 06:05:07
2015	50km	37	Daniel Luciani · 05:09:40	Phyllis Tsang · 06:19:43
2014	50km	35	Paul Milazzo · 04:57:19	Rachel Corrigan · 06:43:03
2013	50km	52	Jordan Veal · 05:32:02	Molly Peverada · 06:28:08

The field has held steady: 16 in 2025, 16 in 2026. 25% 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.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,100 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 42 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 2,100 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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