Moosalamoo Ultra

Race completed

58 km Distance

5,000 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

41.5823° N, 85.8344° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 86 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Field size ~46 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (36mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 28°C

Night low 16°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 14 h 26 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 268 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	36mi	46	Isaac Hillman · 06:15:32	Genevieve Laliberte · 06:31:19
2025	36mi	46	Pavel Zhelnin · 05:33:47	Alison Hall · 06:55:49
2024	36mi	57	Ben Judson · 05:46:52	Samantha Stimac · 06:19:30
2023	36mi	66	Nathan Lalonde · 06:06:56	Dylan Broderick · 06:41:57
2022	36mi	64	Justin Neuman · 05:30:41	Britta Clark · 05:42:44
2021	36mi	54	Jason Gray · 06:35:13	Amanda Quinlan · 06:29:59
2020	36mi	40	Eric Lipuma · 05:04:57	Christin Doneski · 07:11:37
2019	36mi	41	Peter Lawry · 06:26:58	Britta Clark · 05:51:17
2018	36mi	36	Gabriel Miller · 05:33:28	Courtney Giles · 06:50:43
2017	36mi	47	Leigh Schmitt · 05:55:38	Bonnie Lathrop · 06:28:55

The field has held steady: 46 in 2025, 46 in 2026. 35% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (36mi) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 58 km of trail with 5,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 86 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 58 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 5,000 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 58 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

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