Ultra Running Hub Havre de Grace, MD, United States · Saturday, March 20, 2027
The HAT Run 50K
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, March
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 81 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 230 | Patrick Blair · 03:58:49 | Caroline Bauer · 04:52:12 |
| 2025 | 50km | 230 | Patrick Blair · 03:55:59 | Karen Smith · 05:15:35 |
| 2024 | 50km | 248 | Samuel Kirk · 04:07:00 | Julia Roman-Duval · 04:48:06 |
| 2023 | 50km | 248 | Samuel Kirk · 04:07:00 | Julia Roman-Duval · 04:48:06 |
| 2022 | 50km | 243 | Daniel Frank · 04:08:08 | Amy Nalven · 05:06:03 |
| 2019 | 50km | 355 | Ian Schouten · 04:05:17 | Justyna Wilson · 04:36:50 |
| 2018 | 50km | 339 | Michael Bailey · 03:46:56 | Dana Kolesar · 05:00:47 |
| 2017 | 50km | 335 | Stefano Ruzza · 04:01:53 | Justyna Wilson · 04:51:39 |
| 2016 | 50km | 330 | Michael Daigeaun · 03:54:36 | Megan Digregorio · 04:19:19 |
| 2015 | 50km | 277 | Christopher Beck · 04:13:11 | Jacqueline Palmer · 04:37:57 |
The field has held steady: 230 in 2025, 230 in 2026. 34% 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 mountain 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 3,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 60 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 3,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The HAT Run 50K, held in Havre de Grace, MD, is a trail race with 3000 meters of elevation gain over 50 kilometers, averaging 60 meters of climb per kilometer. This makes it a more challenging 50k than 92% of the 2720 peer races.
With 230 finishers in its 2026 edition, this race attracts a larger field than 92% of 50k races. The course consists mostly of single track trail, with sections of open fields, dirt road, and some paved road. Runners will encounter 4 stream crossings, which can vary in difficulty depending on water levels.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.