Pelham, AL, United States · Saturday, May 8, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Run for Kids 50 km Challenge

247 days away
50 km Distance
45 m Climbing
2.6 Grit · Entry level

What the course asks

Climbing rate 1 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Field size ~3 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

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

⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of road with 45 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes 50 km of road — 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.
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Course Notes

Course is a 6 mile loop with gentle hills. At 11 hours, course switches to a 0.9 mile loop.

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