St. Croix, Virgin Islands, United States · Sunday, January 17, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

St. Croix Scenic 50 km

91 days away

50 km Distance

1,200 m Climbing

4.3 Grit · Challenging

17.7463° N, 64.7068° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 24 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 10 hours 12:00 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1057 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~62 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, January

Daytime high 27°C

Night low 26°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 11 h 11 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	62	Maxwell Hoffman · 04:14:39	Bridget Klein · 04:42:08
2025	50km	76	George Forbes · 05:29:58	Bridget Klein · 04:43:47
2024	50km	33	Caleb Halvorson-Fried · 05:02:50	Bridget Klein · 04:47:29
2023	50km	28	Nikolas Franks · 04:30:27	Kathleen Brownsdon · 05:21:37
2022	50km	13	Billy Bohlke · 05:27:14	Megan Mault · 05:40:08
2021	50km	8	Glen Marumoto · 07:13:57	Kathleen Brownsdon · 05:15:01
2020	50km	22	Billy Bohlke · 04:54:04	Kathleen Brownsdon · 05:05:54
2019	50km	14	Jack Pilla · 06:05:10	Kathleen Brownsdon · 05:00:35
2018	50km	5	Brian Todd · 05:36:27	Catherine Seguin · 07:02:01
2016	50km	4	Wayne Nichols · 05:36:53	Claudia Ferrari · 06:02:16

The field shrank 18% between 2025 (76) and 2026 (62). 39% 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

terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear 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.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

New Balance

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Overview

The St. Croix Scenic 50 km in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, is a trail race that will next take place on January 17, 2027. This event features 1200 meters of elevation gain over its 50 km distance, which means runners will climb 24 meters for every kilometer.

The race has a time limit of 10 hours, which is more generous than 53% of 50k cut-offs, allowing a 12 minutes per kilometer pace. With 62 finishers in its 2026 edition, the field size is bigger than 65% of 50k fields. The entry fee ranges from 115 to 145 US$.

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