Ultra Running Hub Saint Petersburg, FL, United States · Saturday, September 4, 2027
Pinellas Trail Challenge
Calculated from 74 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 3.7 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (46mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 17 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46mi | 119 | Marc Burget · 05:48:19 | Joanne Fisher · 07:28:35 |
| 2024 | 46mi | 152 | Desi Wilson · 06:21:50 | Katie Hoover · 06:28:00 |
| 2023 | 46mi | 135 | Richard Garcia · 06:28:42 | Joanne Fisher · 07:08:11 |
| 2022 | 46mi | 95 | Chad Hubsher · 06:54:14 | Joanne Fisher · 07:18:44 |
| 2021 | 46mi | 92 | David Whiteside · 06:29:23 | Joanne Fisher · 07:53:22 |
| 2020 | 46mi | 64 | Marc Burget · 05:59:51 | Jennie Eftikides · 06:53:40 |
| 2019 | 46mi | 71 | Patrick Hrabos · 06:06:12 | Kelly Joy · 08:23:45 |
| 2018 | 46mi | 67 | Patrick Hrabos · 06:58:46 | Brittany Harrison · 08:31:07 |
| 2017 | 46mi | 71 | Tuan Nguyen · 06:55:32 | Michelle Hoffert · 07:17:28 |
| 2016 | 46mi | 72 | Tyler Booth · 06:34:47 | Stephanie Miller · 08:07:40 |
The field shrank 22% between 2024 (152) and 2025 (119). 33% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (46mi) — 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 74 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 74 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 74 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 74 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 74 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Pinellas Trail Challenge is a 74-kilometer road race that will take place in Saint Petersburg, FL on September 4, 2027. It is free to enter, a rare occurrence among endurance events.
With a field bigger than 77% of 50-mile races, but smaller than 23%, this event offers a substantial turnout for its distance. The 13-hour time limit is tighter than 60% of 50-mile cut-offs, allowing for a 10.5 minutes per kilometer pace, but more generous than 40%. The course is an out-and-back entirely on pavement.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.