Ultra Running Hub Hamden, CT, United States · Sunday, March 28, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Sleeping Giant Trail Runs
173 days away
50 km Distance
not publishedn/a Climbing
2.5 est Grit · Entry level
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
Field size ~92 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
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, March
Daytime high 7°C
Night low -3°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 12 h 28 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 149 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 92 | Darius Parker · 04:43:04 | Lydia Keys · 06:44:38 |
| 2025 | 50km | 82 | Justin Kousky · 05:12:47 | Jessica Crandall · 06:45:03 |
The field grew 12% between 2025 (82) and 2026 (92). 18% 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.