Ultra Running Hub Camden, ME, United States · Saturday, September 11, 2027
Megunticook 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 27 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 66 | Erik Brooks · 05:24:28 | Erica Zaveta · 06:25:55 |
| 2024 | 50km | 140 | Scott Schrader · 05:09:15 | Megan Burke · 05:10:56 |
| 2023 | 50km | 69 | Erik Brooks · 05:02:11 | Lila Gaudrault · 05:43:29 |
| 2022 | 50km | 39 | Fyn Kynd · 05:44:21 | Leslie O'Dell · 06:09:26 |
| 2021 | 50km | 69 | Kyle Krueger · 05:30:22 | Carrie Mccusker · 06:56:31 |
| 2020 | 50km | 66 | Chance Simonton · 05:19:52 | Jennifer Britz-Vandongen · 05:32:14 |
The field shrank 53% between 2024 (140) and 2025 (66). 30% 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 2,300 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 46 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 2,300 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Megunticook 50km Race, organised by Megunticook 50, is a trail race in Camden, ME, United States, with its next edition on September 12, 2026. This 50km event features 2300m of elevation gain, giving it 46m of climb per kilometer. This makes the race more challenging per kilometer than a majority of 50k races.
With an 11-hour time limit, the cutoff pace of 13.2 minutes per kilometer is tighter than 34% of 50km races. The course uses over 90% trails within Camden Hills State Park.
The race has been held 6 times since 2020. With 66 finishers in its 2025 edition, this race has a larger field than 67% of its 2663 peer 50km races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.