Ultra Running Hub Amarillo, TX, United States · Saturday, October 17, 2026
Palo Duro 50 Km Trail Run
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 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, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1097 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 156 | Tyler Schultz · 05:03:34 | Alexandra Millstrom · 05:28:07 |
| 2024 | 50km | 101 | Adam Doe · 04:21:14 | Emily Lobacz · 05:27:31 |
| 2023 | 50km | 86 | Matt Smith · 04:45:43 | Tiffany Podzemny · 06:35:34 |
| 2022 | 50km | 67 | Bryan Gall · 04:33:03 | Emy Merriman · 05:00:17 |
| 2021 | 50km | 79 | Lawrence Filer · 04:41:10 | Traci Falbo · 05:44:17 |
| 2019 | 50km | 93 | Kellen Ague-Kneeland · 04:26:30 | Mechella Lara · 06:22:42 |
| 2018 | 50km | 80 | Darrel Williams · 04:52:02 | Caitlin Hill · 05:48:40 |
| 2017 | 50km | 143 | Ryan Hess · 04:36:24 | Victoria Webster · 05:19:59 |
| 2016 | 50km | 124 | Rick Simonson · 04:43:29 | Samantha Godbold · 05:16:44 |
| 2015 | 50km | 96 | James Ayres · 04:37:36 | Peggy Legrand · 05:01:19 |
The field grew 54% between 2024 (101) and 2025 (156). 26% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 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
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Palo Duro 50 Km Trail Run, a 50k trail race, distinguishes itself with a field size larger than 87% of its 2662 peer races. Runners have 12 hours to complete the course, which is a more generous cutoff than 24% of 1022 comparable 50k events. This allows for a 14.4 minutes per kilometer pace.
The course consists of dirt trails, making up 99% of the route on the floor of Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The 50-kilometer distance is achieved by running one 6-mile loop and two 12.5-mile loops.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.