Gould, CO, United States · Friday, July 24, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Never Summer 60k

Race completed

60 km Distance

2,700 m Climbing

7.1 Grit · Hardcore

40.5274° N, 106.0258° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 45 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 15 hours 15:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 77% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~237 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (60km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 25°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2745 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	60km	237	Eli Hemming · 05:27:44	Eva Keohane · 06:42:26
2025	60km	249	Jason Schlarb · 06:28:15	Nora Rex · 07:11:52
2024	60km	252	Austin Gliottone · 06:36:43	Taylor Bacon · 07:41:56
2023	60km	193	Clint Anders · 06:27:21	Jenna Bensko · 07:29:24
2022	60km	223	Kyle Leto · 06:05:23	Gwen Rudy · 07:12:45
2021	60km	151	Stephen Pretak · 06:15:28	Rea Kolbl · 07:21:20
2020	60km	41	Zachary King · 06:59:06	Amanda Grimes · 09:16:06

The field shrank 5% between 2025 (249) and 2026 (237). 43% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (60km) — 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 mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 60 km of trail with 2,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 45 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,700 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Overview

The Never Summer 60k is a trail race in Gould, CO, with 2700m of elevation gain over 60km. This gives it 45m of climb per kilometer, placing it among the more challenging 50k races for vertical gain. The 15-hour cutoff is tighter than 21% of peer 50k races.

The race has seen 7 editions since 2020, with 237 finishers in its latest edition. This field size is larger than 93% of 2664 peer 50k races. The course includes trail, dirt road, rough trail, and high alpine sections with rocks.

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