Ultra Running Hub Huntsville, AL, United States · Saturday, January 23, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Mountain Mist 50k
109 days away
50 km Distance
1,180 m Climbing
4.3 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 24 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 8 hours
9:36 min/km average. Tight. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Tighter than 84% of 50K races. Measured against 1046 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~287 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, January
Daylight 10 h 14 m of light
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 287 | Gatlin Holland · 04:00:41 | Ruth Wamack · 05:16:59 |
| 2025 | 50km | 427 | James Outland · 04:28:55 | Rebekah Luci Searels · 05:32:05 |
| 2024 | 50km | 392 | Jeffrey Stern · 04:13:58 | Deanna Doane · 05:52:02 |
| 2023 | 50km | 411 | Nathan Holland · 04:16:48 | Sara Gibson · 05:31:48 |
| 2022 | 49.6km | 391 | David Riddle · 04:13:07 | Liz Canty · 05:24:04 |
| 2021 | 50km | 403 | David Riddle · 04:04:45 | Liz Canty · 05:01:05 |
| 2020 | 50km | 357 | David Riddle · 04:14:05 | Liz Canty · 05:18:24 |
| 2019 | 50km | 379 | David Riddle · 03:52:02 | Liz Canty · 04:48:22 |
| 2018 | 50km | 320 | David Riddle · 03:53:41 | Jacqueline Merritt · 04:40:20 |
| 2017 | 50km | 342 | David Riddle · 03:54:34 | Jacqueline Merritt · 04:44:48 |
The field shrank 33% between 2025 (427) and 2026 (287). 20% 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
- 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 1,180 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 24 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 1,180 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.