Ultra Running Hub Leonardtown, MD, United States · Saturday, February 27, 2027
Saint Marys Lake Trail Series
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 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 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 34 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 30 | Steven Preston · 04:31:09 | Emily Lukasik · 04:40:13 |
| 2025 | 50km | 26 | Joel II Thurston · 04:50:46 | Emily Lukasik · 04:27:22 |
| 2024 | 50km | 9 | Jared Byrd · 04:28:16 | Hillary McDonald · 06:00:00 |
The field grew 15% between 2025 (26) and 2026 (30). 20% 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
- gear 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.