Ultra Running Hub Colorado Springs, CO, United States · Saturday, July 31, 2027
Pikes Peak Ultra 50 Mile
Calculated from 80 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 4.0 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — 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 | 50mi | 69 | Joe Lange · 08:12:36 | Elle Spacek · 11:07:53 |
| 2025 | 50mi | 45 | Ryan Chio · 07:33:24 | Sofia Jones · 10:36:07 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 48 | Lewis Price · 08:45:26 | Larissa Marcich · 10:17:54 |
| 2023 | 50mi | 50 | Samuel Schillinger · 09:35:06 | Taylor Reffett · 10:20:53 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 46 | Graham Peet · 09:44:45 | Kristin Marshall · 11:08:21 |
| 2021 | 50mi | 54 | Mark Marzen · 09:05:58 | Meghan Heneghan · 10:11:09 |
| 2019 | 50mi | 65 | Cory Logsdon · 08:20:45 | Kaci Lickteig · 08:38:04 |
| 2018 | 50mi | 55 | Troy Kellenberger · 08:37:23 | Kaci Lickteig · 10:47:31 |
| 2017 | 50mi | 67 | Mario Macias · 07:38:56 | Becky Lynn · 10:00:31 |
| 2016 | 50mi | 53 | Mario Macias · 07:39:53 | Amanda Morgenstern · 10:09:48 |
The field grew 53% between 2025 (45) and 2026 (69). 16% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — 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 80 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 80 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 80 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps 80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Pikes Peak Ultra 50 Mile is a trail race in Colorado Springs, CO, first held in 2016. In its 10 editions, the most recent in 2026 saw 69 finishers.
With a field size larger than 63% of its 661 peer 50-mile races, this event offers a greater chance of running with others. The course, described by the organiser, takes runners from Bear Creek Regional Park, up High Drive, and into Cheyenne Canon, including trails such as Lower Captian Jacks and Seven Bridges.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.