McDonald Forest 50K Trail 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.

44.5646° N, 123.2620° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~228 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

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 18°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 14 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 215 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	228	William Rice · 04:29:37	Jessica Quinn · 04:40:42
2025	50km	175	James Holk · 04:25:06	Theresa Fritz-Endres · 04:49:54
2024	50km	183	Jonathan McInerney · 04:41:17	Sierra Tucker · 05:10:04
2023	50km	169	Max Jiganti · 04:53:17	Theresa Fritz-Endres · 05:40:26
2022	50km	177	Andrew Miller · 04:24:14	Susan Oh · 05:28:10
2021	50km	252	Andrew Miller · 04:11:37	Katie Asmuth · 04:37:35
2019	50km	183	Lindon Powell · 04:09:31	Ashley Nordell · 05:06:05
2018	50km	194	Ryan Kaiser · 04:08:24	Karen Dewolfe · 05:34:50
2017	50km	215	Jeff Mogavero · 03:58:53	Rachel Drake · 04:33:58
2016	50km	232	Scott Williams · 04:06:02	Darla Askew · 04:55:07

The field grew 30% between 2025 (175) and 2026 (228). 33% 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

👟 gear

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

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — 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.

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

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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