Ultra Running Hub Pine, CO, United States · Saturday, May 30, 2026
North Fork 50 km Trail Race
What the course asks
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, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1930 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 166 | Matthew Vira · 03:50:52 | Ann Miller · 04:42:10 |
| 2025 | 50km | 189 | Matthew Vira · 03:48:49 | Amelia Boone · 04:39:56 |
| 2024 | 50km | 184 | Ryan Sullivan · 03:42:52 | Colleen Noonan · 04:38:36 |
| 2023 | 50km | 177 | Justin Snair · 04:23:19 | Colleen Noonan · 05:05:00 |
| 2022 | 50km | 142 | Erik Sandstrom · 04:37:54 | Lesley Fatica · 05:22:58 |
| 2021 | 50km | 175 | Sam Beal · 04:17:47 | Lucy O'Sullivan · 05:19:16 |
| 2019 | 50km | 147 | Gabe Joyes · 04:01:05 | Ashlee Franklin · 04:59:36 |
| 2018 | 50km | 131 | Jonathan Clinthorne · 04:40:41 | Emma Page Patterson · 05:11:27 |
| 2017 | 50km | 146 | Zachary King · 04:24:32 | Margaret Walsh · 04:28:17 |
| 2016 | 50km | 128 | Tim Langdon · 04:46:47 | Marianne Hogan · 04:41:03 |
The field shrank 12% between 2025 (189) and 2026 (166). 39% 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.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,300 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 26 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 1,300 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The North Fork 50 km Trail Race, organized by Aravaipa Running, has a 50 km course with 1300 meters of elevation gain, making it a challenging event with 26 meters of climb per kilometer. This places it among the steeper 50k trail races.
With 166 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a larger field than 88% of its 2667 peer 50k races. The event takes place in Pine, CO, United States, with its upcoming edition on May 30, 2026. This race has been held 10 times since 2016.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.