Sangre de Cristo Ultra 50 km Race

Race completed

50 km Distance

2,000 m Climbing

5.5 Grit · Challenging

38.1347° N, 105.4658° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 40 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 16 hours 19:12 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~37 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

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

Daytime high 22°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 03 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2542 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50km	37	Joe Guitar · 07:10:00	Ashley Hilmer · 07:50:00
2024	50km	32	Zack Strong · 06:46:00	Katie McCarver · 08:24:00
2023	50km	25	David Braunlich · 05:41:00	Lauren Swigart Dennis · 06:15:00
2022	50km	25	Fergus Scott · 06:09:00	Heidi Beauchamp · 07:31:00
2021	50km	50	David Petrovics · 05:30:00	Emma Page Patterson · 05:07:00
2020	50km	68	Gregory Palken · 04:58:00	Chloe Dodge · 06:10:00
2019	50km	60	David Hedges · 04:53:00	Estelle Richardson · 06:04:00
2018	50km	27	Jackson Cole · 04:50:00	Tracy Thelen · 05:55:00

The field grew 16% between 2024 (32) and 2025 (37). 43% 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

⛰️ terrain

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

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 40 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,000 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

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