Ultra Running Hub Savage, MN, United States · Saturday, October 17, 2026
Surf the Murph 50 Mile Run
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 274 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50mi | 34 | Ben Girardy · 08:16:05 | Sophia Sowada · 09:47:03 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 39 | Behr Boswell · 07:45:02 | Holly Hirsch · 08:47:16 |
| 2023 | 50mi | 29 | Matthew Rosen · 07:53:05 | Ashley Gospodar · 09:05:42 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 31 | Mark Romportl · 08:25:14 | Kerrie Rubadue · 08:26:42 |
| 2021 | 50mi | 24 | Tony Jensen · 09:25:36 | Jill Burnham · 09:44:27 |
| 2020 | 50mi | 18 | Dillon Young · 09:36:20 | Ashley Erickson · 10:04:49 |
| 2019 | 50mi | 48 | Bryan Larison · 08:39:52 | Amber Hardwig · 09:08:31 |
| 2018 | 50mi | 42 | Eric Otto · 08:28:49 | Stephanie Boss · 08:55:19 |
| 2017 | 50mi | 52 | Jason Dreier · 07:47:46 | Jamie Blumentritt · 09:16:08 |
| 2016 | 50mi | 65 | David Hyopponen · 07:17:29 | Angie Gora · 09:46:53 |
The field shrank 13% between 2024 (39) and 2025 (34). 12% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — 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 80 km of trail with 1,829 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 23 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,829 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
Surf the Murph 50 Mile Run, a trail race in Savage, MN, offers 1829 meters of elevation gain over 80 kilometers. This works out to 22.9 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a challenging course for its distance.
With a 14-hour time limit, runners must maintain a pace tighter than 60% of 50-mile races. This 10.5 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace offers less margin than most peers.
The race has been held 10 times since 2016, with the latest edition in 2025 seeing 34 finishers. Its field size is larger than 37% of 50-mile races, placing it among the smaller events in its peer group of 660 races.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.