Silver Falls, OR, United States · Saturday, October 17, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Silver Falls Trail Run

16 days to go

50 km Distance

1,000 m Climbing

4.0 Grit · Challenging

43.4867° N, 123.9348° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 20 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~176 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

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, October

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 11 h 01 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 285 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50km	176	Benjamin Handrich · 04:07:46	Nikki Weaver · 05:20:00
2024	50km	150	Teagan Settelmeyer · 04:16:33	Elyse Fischer · 05:02:40
2023	50km	139	Aaron Molstad · 04:25:45	Emily Perttu · 05:28:33
2022	50km	117	Ryan Charter · 04:29:10	Abigail (Abby) Hotaling · 04:58:56
2021	50km	113	Casey Pugh · 04:17:48	Brooke Salisbury · 04:51:24
2019	50km	146	Drew Macomber · 03:50:13	Rachael Lenz · 04:53:37
2018	50km	156	Rob Russell · 04:09:50	Pamela Proffitt Smith · 04:37:58
2017	50km	175	Craig Eaton · 04:13:43	Jessie Goodell · 04:53:13
2016	50km	190	Justin James-Long · 04:08:38	Felice Kelly · 04:49:27
2015	50km	149	Michael Traeger · 04:31:15	Ann Ciaverella · 05:01:20

The field grew 17% between 2024 (150) and 2025 (176). 25% 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 rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 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 1,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 20 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 1,000 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

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

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