Ultra Running Hub Carlisle, MA, United States · Saturday, September 4, 2027
TARC Fall Classic 50 Km
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 71 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 84 | Sean MacDonald · 03:58:58 | Annika Rollock · 04:58:59 |
| 2024 | 50km | 103 | Ryan Lester · 04:12:30 | Caitlin Sheasley · 04:59:21 |
| 2023 | 50km | 68 | Quinn Brussel · 04:25:20 | Michelle Boland · 05:00:32 |
| 2022 | 50km | 92 | Adam Ribeiro · 04:44:58 | Lila Gaudrault · 04:24:43 |
| 2019 | 50km | 75 | Scot Dedeo · 04:18:09 | Haley Abing · 04:41:58 |
| 2018 | 50km | 93 | Will Swenson · 04:04:24 | Amanda Deblauw · 04:38:34 |
| 2017 | 50km | 87 | Will Swenson · 04:08:11 | Heather Lucas · 04:44:55 |
| 2016 | 50km | 82 | Junyong Pak · 03:59:37 | Lori Wetzel · 05:08:54 |
The field shrank 18% between 2024 (103) and 2025 (84). 40% 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.
- Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The TARC Fall Classic 50 Km is a 50-kilometer trail race in Carlisle, MA, United States, held in September. The course is a 10-mile loop, described as relatively flat and 100% runnable, with roots, rocks, and other obstacles.
With 8 editions run since 2016, this race has had as many as 84 finishers. Its field size is larger than 74% of 2663 peer 50k races. The 13-hour time limit is more generous than 17% of 1022 peer 50k races, allowing for a cutoff pace of 15.6 minutes per kilometer.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.