Ultra Running Hub Moscow, ID, United States · Sunday, October 4, 2026
Moscow Mountain Madness 50K
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, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 698 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 31 | Cash Robinson · 05:21:59 | Diana Salguero · 06:24:48 |
| 2024 | 50km | 26 | Preston Kauder · 04:47:02 | Bronte Sone · 08:09:18 |
| 2018 | 50km | 16 | Nicholas Potter · 05:06:31 | Alina Rice · 06:07:53 |
| 2017 | 50km | 18 | Josue Rodriguez · 05:46:29 | Alina Rice · 06:46:21 |
| 2016 | 50km | 19 | Nicholas Potter · 06:03:43 | Alina Rice · 06:46:12 |
| 2014 | 50km | 15 | Drew Polley · 04:21:32 | Alina Rice · 06:30:07 |
| 2013 | 50km | 22 | Alan Talhelm · 04:46:01 | Audrey Squires · 05:37:06 |
The field grew 19% between 2024 (26) and 2025 (31). 19% 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.
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,680 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 34 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 1,680 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Staged by the Palouse Road Runners in Moscow, ID, the Moscow Mountain Madness 50K paired 1680 meters of climbing with an 8.5-hour time limit. That cutoff pace of 10.2 minutes per kilometer was tighter than 76% of 50k cut-offs and more generous than 24%, leaving limited buffer for the 33.6 meters of elevation gain per kilometer across technical single-track trails and logging roads along Moscow Mountain.
The event featured 7 editions between 2013 and 2025, drawing smaller fields than 55% of 50k peers and bigger than 44%. With a 50USD entry fee and 31 finishers in the 2025 edition, runners tackled a sustained mountain profile that demanded steady pacing to stay ahead of the clock.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.