Ultra Running Hub Pelham, AL, United States · Saturday, May 8, 2027
Run for Kids 50 km Challenge
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 171 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 3 | Jake Law · 06:14:53 | Cara Cooper · 06:32:17 |
| 2020 | 50km | 22 | Johnathon Stevens · 06:06:44 | Ashley Dawson · 05:57:31 |
| 2019 | 50km | 19 | David Harvey · 05:08:54 | Kay Estes · 05:39:23 |
| 2018 | 50km | 20 | Lee L'Oste-Brown · 04:22:29 | Ann Thomas · 04:30:01 |
| 2017 | 50km | 30 | Brad Olzinski · 04:33:25 | Ann Thomas · 04:33:27 |
| 2016 | 50km | 50 | Joey Bemowski · 04:27:56 | Ann Thomas · 04:49:14 |
| 2015 | 50km | 37 | Travis Grappo · 04:02:15 | Lisa Booher · 05:30:37 |
| 2014 | 50km | 31 | Jack Daly · 04:20:00 | Ali Edwards · 04:39:00 |
| 2013 | 50km | 34 | Roy Wells · 04:39:08 | Lisa Boorher · 05:21:24 |
| 2012 | 50km | 33 | Roy Wells · 04:43:20 | Rebecca Massie · 04:50:30 |
The field shrank 86% between 2020 (22) and 2026 (3). 33% 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.
Course notes
- terrain This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 45 m of ascent.
- 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
Held in Pelham, AL, the Run for Kids 50 km Challenge is an exceptionally flat road event, gaining just 45 meters over 50 kilometers. With 0.9 meters of climb per kilometer on its circuit, the course removes elevation as a strategic factor, rewarding runners who can maintain an unbroken rhythm on asphalt.
The event operates on an intimate scale. Its field is smaller than 94% of 50k races—and bigger than just 4% of 2762 peers—yielding a solitary day on the pavement with virtually no pack racing to rely on. Organised by Southeastern Trail Runs and Mountain High Outfitters, the race has seen 10 editions since its 2012 debut, with the 2026 race recording 3 finishers.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.