Ultra Running Hub Palm Coast, FL, United States · Saturday, February 27, 2027
Swamp 50 km Trail Race
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, February
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 9 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 21 | Stephen Kerr · 04:59:27 | Savannah Crowley · 06:12:25 |
| 2025 | 50km | 12 | Bryan Gensits · 04:32:47 | Carrie Meng · 05:45:14 |
| 2024 | 50km | 21 | John Olar · 04:49:42 | K.C. Northup · 05:59:59 |
| 2023 | 50km | 20 | Robert Sterba · 05:21:12 | Jennifer Vogel · 06:29:35 |
| 2022 | 50km | 13 | Zachary Lukas · 05:15:19 | Deanna Doane · 06:02:34 |
| 2021 | 50km | 33 | Zac Wilson · 04:51:07 | Cheryl Sobering · 05:47:29 |
| 2020 | 50km | 20 | Steven Lutjens · 05:32:35 | Kathleen Shoda · 07:11:30 |
| 2019 | 50km | 31 | Eric Kienle · 06:06:50 | Carrie Meng · 06:34:05 |
| 2018 | 50km | 29 | Zachary Hanna · 05:23:52 | Carrie Meng · 05:31:16 |
| 2017 | 50km | 39 | Radek Brunner · 04:21:42 | Katalin Nagy · 04:47:07 |
The field grew 75% between 2025 (12) and 2026 (21). 33% 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 vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 3,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 70 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 3,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Swamp 50 km Trail Race takes place in Palm Coast, FL, on 2027-02-27, packing 3500 meters of total ascent into a 50-kilometer route. Averaging 70 meters of climb per kilometer, the profile delivers unusually severe, relentless climbing over its recurring 6.2-mile single-track loop. That density of elevation gain forces sustained climbing and descending on tight trails without extended flat sections to recover running rhythm.
With a field smaller than 65% of 50k peers and bigger than 33% across 2720 peer events, the race avoids congestion along the narrow, looping single-track paths. Runners navigate the steep ascents and winding circuits with minimal foot traffic to negotiate around turns.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.