Ultra Running Hub Pinckney, MI, United States · Saturday, September 12, 2026
Run Woodstock - Freak 50 km
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, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 267 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 202 | Joseph Igleski · 04:28:23 | Julie Hood · 05:21:58 |
| 2024 | 50km | 129 | Michael Andersen · 04:04:29 | Julie Hamulecki · 04:29:15 |
| 2023 | 50km | 178 | Dana Riederer · 04:18:14 | Julie Riederer · 05:08:53 |
| 2022 | 50km | 141 | Nick Gapp · 04:10:22 | Roxanne Carr · 05:31:47 |
| 2021 | 50km | 109 | Sam Skeels · 04:00:57 | Chelsea Fox · 05:37:08 |
| 2019 | 50km | 183 | Steven Lawrence · 03:54:49 | Natalie Keyton · 05:11:22 |
| 2018 | 50km | 196 | Michael Nikkila · 04:17:31 | Ariel Raupagh · 04:52:11 |
| 2017 | 50km | 174 | Ryan Beck · 04:11:27 | Shannon Sumera · 05:01:51 |
| 2016 | 50km | 192 | Samuel Darling · 04:30:28 | Shannon Sumera · 05:43:40 |
| 2015 | 50km | 154 | Michael Nikkila · 03:51:58 | Roxanne Carr · 05:18:33 |
The field grew 57% between 2024 (129) and 2025 (202). 45% 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
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 800 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.
- Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Run Woodstock - Freak 50 km is a trail race held in Pinckney, MI, in September. With 800 meters of elevation gain over 50 kilometers, the course averages 16 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a moderately hilly event.
Runners have 15 hours to complete the 50 km, which translates to a cutoff pace of 18 minutes per kilometer. This time limit is more generous than 91% of 50k races, offering ample time for most participants. The course consists of repeat 16.6-mile loops, gaining 400 meters of elevation per loop, on a mix of single-track trail, gravel road, horse trail, and rail trail.
The race has been held for 10 editions, with the most recent in 2025 attracting 202 finishers. This field size is larger than 91% of its 2663 peer 50k races, making it a comparatively well-attended event.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.