Ultra Running Hub Columbus, GA, United States · Saturday, August 14, 2027
Southern Fried 50 Km Race
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
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, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 155 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 45 | John Pollard · 03:58:17 | Allison Mercer · 03:43:53 |
| 2025 | 50km | 21 | Tanner Shirah · 04:27:40 | Caroline Hively · 07:01:54 |
| 2024 | 50km | 40 | Brendan O'Brien · 04:10:30 | Arielle Schlesinger · 05:36:16 |
| 2023 | 50km | 32 | Nicholas Basel · 04:19:02 | Alexandra Caminiti · 04:12:36 |
| 2022 | 50km | 20 | Casey Mills · 04:30:45 | Amanda Bowers · 06:09:50 |
| 2021 | 50km | 22 | Jared Breaux · 04:33:20 | Amanda Bowers · 05:43:33 |
| 2020 | 50km | 42 | Raymond Jackson · 04:51:51 | Lillie Smith · 05:05:21 |
| 2019 | 50km | 36 | Eddy Allen · 04:07:45 | Heather McComb · 05:39:10 |
| 2018 | 50km | 25 | Jack Wilson · 04:39:00 | Alyx Hogg · 05:09:00 |
The field grew 114% between 2025 (21) and 2026 (45). 24% 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
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.
Overview
The Southern Fried 50 Km Race, a fixed-distance trail race, begins and ends at Psalmond Road in Columbus, GA. It runs along the Columbus and Phenix City RiverWalk on the Chattahoochee River. The 50-kilometer course is an out-and-back(isn) route.
With 9 editions since 2018, this race has seen a maximum of 45 finishers in its most recent running in 2026. This field size is larger than 55% of its 2664 peer 50k races. The next edition is scheduled for August 14, 2027.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.