Quilcene, WA, United States · Saturday, August 21, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Olympic Mountains 50 km Ruck

319 days away

50 km Distance

2,700 m Climbing

6.6 Grit · Hardcore

47.8223° N, 122.8752° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 54 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 10 hours 12:00 min/km average. Comfortable. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1046 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, August

Daylight 14 h 03 m of light

Course notes

terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 54 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 2,700 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

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