Ultra Running Hub Auburn, CA, United States · Saturday, April 25, 2026
The Canyons Endurance 50 Km Run
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, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 304 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 614 | Matt Daniels · 03:21:56 | Makena Morley · 03:47:14 |
| 2025 | 50km | 601 | Seth Ruhling · 03:24:34 | Hannah Osowski · 03:57:12 |
| 2024 | 50km | 626 | Eli Hemming · 03:25:23 | Daniella Moreno · 03:52:24 |
| 2023 | 50.1km | 457 | Hayden Hawkes · 03:32:11 | Heather Jackson · 04:09:36 |
| 2022 | 50km | 178 | Dakota Jones · 04:12:07 | Katherine Short · 05:04:03 |
| 2018 | 50km | 58 | Kris Brown · 04:22:56 | Marta Darby · 07:22:50 |
| 2017 | 50km | 61 | Cole Watson · 04:21:12 | Jennifer Benna · 06:08:34 |
| 2016 | 50km | 80 | Tim Tollefson · 04:40:21 | Dolores Bergmann · 06:54:39 |
| 2015 | 50km | 83 | Peter Fain · 04:56:33 | Claire Price · 05:32:44 |
| 2014 | 50km | 100 | Zach Violett · 05:04:07 | Luanne Park · 06:10:19 |
The field has held steady: 601 in 2025, 614 in 2026. 31% 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.
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 50 km of trail with 1,700 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 34 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 1,700 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Canyons Endurance 50 Km Run is a trail race in Auburn, CA, with 10 editions since 2014. With 614 finishers in its latest edition, its field size is larger than 99% of 2713 peer 50k races.
Runners face 1700 meters of elevation gain over 50 kilometers, averaging 34 meters of climb per kilometer. The 10-hour time limit translates to a 12 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace, which is tighter than 42% of 1033 peer 50k races. The entry fee for this fixed-format race is 269 $.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.