Ultra Running Hub Medora, ND, United States · Saturday, July 25, 2026
Maah Daah Hey 50 Mile Trail Run
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (54mi) — 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 797 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54mi | 29 | Jake Greenstein · 11:53:09 | Kristie McDowell · 16:25:53 |
| 2025 | 54mi | 34 | Noah Cowley · 09:27:10 | Callie Atkinson · 12:16:08 |
| 2024 | 54mi | 32 | Chad Sheeley · 11:29:35 | Jillian Schommer · 12:37:05 |
| 2023 | 54mi | 32 | Jacob Berg · 10:02:15 | Ida Narbuvoll · 09:11:32 |
| 2022 | 54mi | 19 | Nicholas Collins · 12:20:31 | Breaunna Oakland · 13:50:48 |
| 2021 | 54mi | 12 | Kadon Hintz · 08:38:51 | Yekaterina Petrova · 13:17:08 |
| 2020 | 54mi | 11 | Jake Greenstein · 10:44:08 | Rachel Schultz · 15:53:50 |
| 2019 | 54mi | 15 | Gregory Owens · 11:36:09 | Shelley Horner · 13:24:41 |
| 2018 | 54mi | 5 | Kevin Kline · 12:43:05 | Rachel Schultz · 13:54:22 |
| 2017 | 54mi | 3 | Mark Hammond · 09:18:33 | Sally Nelson · 12:54:13 |
The field shrank 15% between 2025 (34) and 2026 (29). 14% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (54mi) — 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 87 km of trail with 1,800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 21 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 87 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,800 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Maah Daah Hey 50 Mile Trail Run, organised by Experience LAND, has been held 10 times since 2017. Runners face 1800 meters of elevation gain over 87 kilometers. With 20.7 meters of climb per kilometer, this race is steeper than many other 50-mile trail races.
The 18-hour time limit translates to a 12.4 minutes-per-kilometer pace, which is a tighter cutoff than 31% of 464 comparable 50-mile races. The race is smaller than 32% of its 661 peer races, with 29 finishers in the 2026 edition.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.