Ultra Running Hub Montesano, WA, United States · Saturday, February 13, 2027
Run Forest Run 50k Race
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, February
Regional 2001-2025 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 101 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 26 | Zach Hogue · 04:52:51 | Forest Astill · 06:50:24 |
| 2025 | 50km | 22 | Zachary Szablewski · 04:31:51 | Faith Heisler · 06:30:53 |
| 2024 | 50km | 35 | Josh Fry · 04:20:50 | Annie Behrend · 05:48:39 |
| 2023 | 50km | 34 | Robert Scanlon · 04:20:36 | Andrea Thorpe · 06:19:39 |
| 2022 | 50km | 38 | Zechariah St. Amand · 04:46:48 | Kristen Currie · 05:58:07 |
| 2020 | 50km | 20 | Chris Liebich · 05:53:24 | Bridget Fayden · 06:49:56 |
| 2019 | 50km | 35 | Mike Groenewegen · 05:05:32 | Elisa Laverty · 05:28:40 |
| 2018 | 50km | 13 | Jeremy Anderson · 04:57:57 | Kristen Mohror · 05:12:24 |
The field grew 18% between 2025 (22) and 2026 (26). 15% 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 rolling 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 730 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
The Run Forest Run 50k Race will take runners through Montesano, WA, on February 13, 2027. This trail race, organised by Olytrailrunners club, covers 50 kilometers with 730 meters of elevation gain, which averages out to 14.6 meters of climb per kilometer.
With 26 finishers in its most recent edition, the race has a field size bigger than 39% of 50k races, but smaller than 60% of its peers. The course description notes that the 2400 feet of elevation gain per loop is spread across many short climbs.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.