Ultra Running Hub Chattanooga, TN, United States · Sunday, September 13, 2026
Macedonia Trail 50km Race
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, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 282 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 22 | Reymar Cris Pasquito · 06:21:17 | Amanda Jett · 07:35:53 |
| 2024 | 50km | 21 | Christopher Lamagna · 06:22:22 | Jessica Crandall · 07:07:34 |
| 2023 | 50km | 18 | Brandon Smart · 06:22:31 | Sarah Laume · 08:32:28 |
| 2022 | 50km | 7 | Ian Connell · 05:26:45 | — |
| 2021 | 50km | 11 | Terence Li · 06:44:28 | Teal Reeves · 07:46:02 |
| 2020 | 50km | 21 | Jim Harron · 06:31:49 | Robyn Bratica · 07:19:45 |
| 2019 | 50km | 13 | Andrew Vermilyea · 05:56:00 | Kimberly Battipaglia · 07:09:44 |
The field grew 5% between 2024 (21) and 2025 (22). 18% 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.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,150 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 43 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 2,150 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Macedonia Trail 50km Race, organised by Steep Endurance, covers 50 kilometers with 2150 meters of elevation gain in Chattanooga, TN. This gives it 43 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a challenging course for its distance.
With a 10-hour time limit, the 12 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace is tighter than 42% of 1022 peer 50k races. This leaves less margin for error than most races of this distance.
The race has been held 7 times since 2019, with the 2025 edition seeing 22 finishers. Its field size is smaller than 34% of 2663 peer 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.