Ultra Running Hub Como, CO, United States · Friday, July 9, 2027
Silverheels Trail Run - 50mi
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 279 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50mi | 59 | Jeremy Bilodeau · 12:05:00 | Hannah Circenis · 12:21:00 |
| 2025 | 50mi | 24 | Tyler Krause · 12:43:00 | Jackie Hill · 13:57:00 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 10 | Aaron French · 12:34:00 | Jenn Brooks · 16:43:00 |
The field grew 146% between 2025 (24) and 2026 (59). 27% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — 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 80 km of trail with 2,830 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 35 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,830 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 36 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Silverheels Trail Run - 50mi, organised by Human Potential Series, takes place in Como, CO, United States, with the next edition on 2027-07-09. This 50-mile trail race has a total elevation gain of 2830 meters, which means runners face 35.4 meters of climb for every kilometer of the 80-kilometer course.
With a 36-hour time limit, this race has a comparatively generous cutoff, tighter than 0% of 464 peer 50-mile races. The maximum pace allowed is 27 minutes per kilometer. The field size of 59 finishers in 2026 was larger than 57% of 661 peer 50-mile races.
Entry costs between 150 and 180$. The course description mentions traversing singletrack trails and ATV roads, reaching a high mountain ridge in two locations, and an average elevation of 11000 feet.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.