Ultra Running Hub Terrebonne, OR, United States · Saturday, May 29, 2027
Smith Rock Classic 50K
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, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 980 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 117 | Cully Brown · 03:52:58 | Ellie Clawson · 04:27:47 |
| 2025 | 50km | 107 | Sidney Noble · 03:56:00 | Katherine Boere · 04:43:05 |
| 2024 | 50km | 65 | Lance Cundy · 04:09:49 | Brooke Carmen · 04:47:27 |
| 2023 | 50km | 160 | Mario Mendoza Jr. · 04:11:18 | Amanda Hardcastle · 05:09:12 |
| 2022 | 50km | 261 | Ian Sharman · 04:06:14 | Ives Hot · 04:33:26 |
| 2021 | 50km | 209 | Matthew Daniels · 03:34:06 | Elise Lagerstrom · 04:50:08 |
| 2019 | 50km | 281 | Ryan Kaiser · 03:47:48 | Abby Jahn · 04:21:40 |
| 2018 | 50km | 211 | Jesse Lang · 03:53:55 | Maria Dalzot · 04:22:22 |
| 2017 | 50km | 177 | Ryan Bak · 03:32:51 | Kelly Quinn · 04:32:47 |
| 2016 | 50km | 192 | Rob Russell · 03:58:32 | Joelle Vaught · 04:16:05 |
The field grew 9% between 2025 (107) and 2026 (117). 40% 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.
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 50 km of trail with 1,200 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 24 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 1,200 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Smith Rock Classic 50K in Terrebonne, OR, a fixed-distance trail race, has a longer history than many, with 10 editions run since 2016. Its 1200 meters of elevation gain over 50 kilometers give it 24 meters of climb per kilometer, making it steeper than many 50k races.
With 11.5 hours to finish, the 13.8 minutes per kilometer cut-off pace is more generous than 33% of 50k races, offering more margin than many. The race sees a larger field than 82% of its 50k peers, with 117 finishers at the most recent edition in 2026.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.