Patriots Ultra Run

Race completed

50 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

2.5 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.

38.8814° N, 94.8191° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~56 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (9:11h) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 27°C

Night low 14°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 12 h 38 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 293 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	9:11h	56	Gregory Sicilian · 84.490 km	Jaclyn Long · 77.248 km
2024	9:11h	43	Gregory Sicilian · 89.318 km	Josephine Josephine · 74.834 km
2023	9:11h	8	Scott Wilmes · 61.155 km	—
2022	9:11h	21	Aaron Parker · 84.490 km	Heather Gatewood · 60.350 km
2021	9:11h	24	Aaron Parker · 82.076 km	Brandy Holey · 67.592 km
2020	9:11h	16	Jason Tierney · 80.354 km	Rebecca Halling · 67.544 km
2019	9:11h	17	Farhad Zarif · 72.420 km	Brooke Esquivel · 74.029 km
2018	9:11h	19	Jon Bohnsack · 75.639 km	Samantha Hasler · 88.513 km
2017	9:11h	19	Denis McCarthy · 70.811 km	Samantha Montgomery · 77.248 km
2016	9:11h	13	Michael Pfannenstiel · 77.248 km	Baylie Jabben · 67.592 km

The field grew 30% between 2024 (43) and 2025 (56). 41% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (9:11h) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

gear 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.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

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

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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