Ultra Running Hub Luverne, MN, United States · Saturday, May 16, 2026
Pound the Mound 50km Race
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, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 444 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 17 | Joseph Barnes · 04:20:57 | Siduri Beckman · 05:44:58 |
| 2025 | 50km | 20 | Jacob Conover · 04:06:34 | Emily Wanless · 04:51:54 |
| 2024 | 50km | 18 | Clay Kopplin · 04:40:49 | Jaci Wilson · 05:17:24 |
| 2023 | 50km | 14 | Clay Kopplin · 04:15:01 | Kendra Ericson · 07:51:57 |
| 2022 | 50km | 12 | Aeneas Koosis · 04:09:19 | Morgan Pederson Versluys · 06:07:51 |
| 2021 | 50km | 19 | Jon Zuk · 04:48:13 | Andie Bennett · 05:28:37 |
The field shrank 15% between 2025 (20) and 2026 (17). 24% 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 Pound the Mound 50km Race, organised by Pound the Mound, is a trail race held in Luverne, MN, United States. It offers a 50km distance, which consists of three loops of approximately 10.4 miles each through Blue Mounds.
With 17 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a smaller field than 27% of 2667 peer 50k races. The event has been held 6 times since its first year in 2021, with the next edition scheduled for May 16, 2026.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.