Ultra Running Hub Spartanburg, SC, United States · Saturday, October 24, 2026
Prisoner of War 50 km Ultra 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 2025 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, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 259 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 41 | Brandon Eddards · 05:14:48 | Anna Platou · 06:03:14 |
| 2023 | 50km | 34 | Joan Collado Tormos · 04:29:40 | Emily Owens · 06:01:33 |
| 2022 | 50km | 22 | Luke Jordan · 05:36:43 | Lindsay Walter · 05:42:52 |
| 2021 | 50km | 20 | John Farrell · 05:57:50 | Emily Hellesto · 06:48:57 |
| 2021 | 50km | 22 | Jerry Ammerman · 07:08:46 | Lindsay Walter · 07:35:24 |
| 2020 | 50km | 34 | Andrew Ruthenbeck · 05:27:34 | Karen Padula · 05:41:12 |
The field grew 21% between 2023 (34) and 2025 (41). 20% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 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.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.