Ultra Running Hub Paradise, MI, United States · Saturday, June 20, 2026
Two Hearted Trail 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, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 725 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 71 | Jesse French · 04:13:00 | Rachel Reyes · 04:55:00 |
| 2025 | 50km | 49 | Joe Power Wayvon · 04:24:43 | Zoe Thompson · 06:02:59 |
| 2024 | 50km | 42 | William Cadwell · 03:51:53 | Michelle Magagna · 04:28:42 |
| 2022 | 50km | 38 | Brian Keillor · 04:50:33 | Jesse Deangelis · 05:24:13 |
| 2021 | 50km | 48 | Aaron Hamman · 04:29:06 | Mia Yeager · 05:15:04 |
| 2019 | 50km | 47 | Sean Magee · 04:29:59 | Abby Eaton · 05:45:24 |
| 2018 | 50km | 42 | Kevin Socia · 04:41:07 | Cecile Dautriat · 05:00:11 |
| 2017 | 50km | 51 | Alex Sanford · 04:18:10 | Albane Fauron · 05:42:57 |
| 2016 | 50km | 28 | Nicholas Ottney · 04:04:55 | Melissa Wentarmini · 05:11:29 |
| 2015 | 50km | 57 | Ryan Meyer · 03:41:56 | Rachel Barth · 04:26:10 |
The field grew 45% between 2025 (49) and 2026 (71). 32% 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 824 m of ascent.
- 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.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Two Hearted Trail Run is a 50k trail race organised by Aravaipa Running in Paradise, MI, with its latest edition in June 2026. This point-to-point course features 824 meters of elevation gain, which averages 16.5 meters per kilometer. This amount of climbing is more than 70% of 50k races.
With a time limit of 8.5 hours, the race has a tighter cut-off than 75% of 50k races. This translates to a maximum pace of 10.2 minutes per kilometer, leaving less margin for error than most races of this distance.
The course follows single track on bluffs above Lake Superior and ridge lines along the Two Hearted River, finishing at the Upper Tahquamenon Falls. The entry fee is 90 US$.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.