Faribault, MN, United States · Saturday, May 2, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Maple Syrup Fun Run
Race completed
50 km Distance
not publishedn/a Climbing
2.5 est Grit · Entry level
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
Field size ~12 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, May
Daytime high 20°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 14 h 12 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 305 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 12 | Tyler Susienka · 05:23:01 | Jaden Brutsman · 05:32:44 |
| 2025 | 50km | 10 | Darby Grengs · 04:15:36 | Ashleigh Lindow · 05:48:36 |
| 2024 | 50km | 10 | Darby Grengs · 04:05:42 | Melanie Orrock · 05:31:15 |
| 2022 | 50km | 9 | Brydon Anderson · 04:07:58 | Kelly Aney · 07:29:53 |
The field grew 20% between 2025 (10) and 2026 (12). 42% 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.
Course notes
- gear With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of road.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of road — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K road ultras, closest in distance first.