Ultra Running Hub Colorado Springs, CO, United States · Saturday, July 31, 2027
Pikes Peak Ultra 50 Km
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 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, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2372 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 128 | Patrick McGlade · 05:21:59 | Emily Murphy · 07:06:26 |
| 2025 | 50km | 146 | Zach Eagle · 05:29:10 | Regan Sikes · 06:20:16 |
| 2024 | 50km | 142 | Zach Eagle · 05:53:14 | Regan Sikes · 06:34:30 |
| 2023 | 50km | 130 | Julian Schima · 05:30:55 | Anna Purcell · 06:33:22 |
| 2022 | 50km | 111 | Jim Rebenack · 04:47:50 | Anne Flower · 05:50:26 |
| 2021 | 50km | 83 | Christopher Harrington · 05:00:20 | Emily Fischer · 06:04:08 |
| 2020 | 50km | 116 | Alex Nichols · 04:42:38 | Emily Fischer · 06:06:40 |
| 2019 | 50km | 149 | Christopher Denucci · 05:07:19 | Matea Wasend · 05:45:35 |
| 2018 | 50km | 97 | Jim Rebenack · 05:06:32 | Magdalena Lewy Boulet · 05:50:27 |
| 2017 | 50km | 83 | Devon Olson · 05:38:08 | Shelby Johnson · 06:34:42 |
The field shrank 12% between 2025 (146) and 2026 (128). 27% 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
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.
Overview
The Pikes Peak Ultra 50 Km, organised by Mad Moose Events, takes place in Colorado Springs, CO, on July 31, 2027. This 50-kilometer trail race has seen 10 editions, with the first held in 2017 and the most recent in 2026.
With 128 finishers in its latest edition, this race draws a larger field than 84% of its 2664 peer 50k races. The course is designed to showcase trails in Colorado Springs, leading runners from Bear Creek Regional Park, up High Drive, and into Cheyenne Canon, including sections like Lower Captian Jacks and Seven Bridges.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.