Ultra Running Hub San Jose, CA, United States · Sunday, September 27, 2026
Spartan Trail - San Jose Trail Challenge
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 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, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 233 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 64 | Travis McHugh · 05:27:40 | Amor Ai · 05:51:23 |
| 2024 | 50km | 44 | Stephen Brenna · 05:24:10 | Mindy Archer · 06:55:04 |
| 2023 | 50km | 46 | Noa Sakamoto · 04:49:55 | Sophia Psyhojos · 06:37:46 |
| 2022 | 50km | 39 | Zachary Szablewski · 05:04:47 | Manal Zayed · 07:08:35 |
| 2021 | 50km | 27 | Nick Tsotu · 04:53:19 | Laura Hirko · 07:58:54 |
The field grew 45% between 2024 (44) and 2025 (64). 22% 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
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.