Old Gabe 50K

Race completed

50 km Distance

3,300 m Climbing

7.5 Grit · Hardcore

45.6797° N, 111.0386° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 66 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 14:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 70% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~12 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

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, June

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 43 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1997 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	12	Tommy Schubert · 07:27:39	Sonja Brester · 09:52:56
2025	50km	27	Nathan Marshall · 05:25:35	Stacie Bruno · 08:25:38
2024	50km	20	Zachary Sayre · 06:09:40	Marilee Woyth · 08:09:07
2023	50km	32	Kris Brown · 05:56:13	Allison Powell · 08:03:49
2022	50km	34	John Fitzgerald · 06:13:23	Lizzie Larkins · 07:41:38
2021	50km	26	Nick Snow · 06:18:05	Lindsey Anderson · 06:52:08
2019	50km	47	Jackson Cole · 06:02:43	Jacey Anderson · 08:32:07
2018	50km	22	Andrew Leichtnam · 06:45:16	Kristina Pattison · 07:36:06
2017	50km	24	Michael Foote · 05:29:28	Christi Richards · 07:21:31
2016	50km	29	Johannes Middleton · 06:16:00	Christi Richards · 06:56:00

The field shrank 56% between 2025 (27) and 2026 (12). 8% 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

⛰️ 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 50 km of trail with 3,300 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 66 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 3,300 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

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

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