Steep Ultra 50 km Race

Race completed

50 km Distance

2,169 m Climbing

5.8 Grit · Challenging

48.9500° N, 57.9520° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 43 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 14:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 70% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~48 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

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

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 13 h 16 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 191 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50km	48	Greg Greening · 06:19:55	Tanya Joy · 06:26:37
2024	50km	34	Steve King · 06:44:05	Katheryn Cochrane · 05:59:25
2022	50km	31	Lawson Miller · 07:23:38	Katheryn Cochrane · 06:04:57
2021	50km	36	Conor Furey · 05:29:51	Heather Jones · 09:06:08

The field grew 41% between 2024 (34) and 2025 (48). 31% 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,169 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 43 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 2,169 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

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