Ultra Running Hub Colorado Springs, CO, United States · Saturday, May 8, 2027
Valkyrie Trail Race 50k
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 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, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2372 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 18 | Frank Dwyer · 06:47:57 | Meredith Overton · 05:48:22 |
| 2025 | 50km | 14 | Justin Grunewald · 03:54:02 | Emily Yeo · 05:25:30 |
| 2024 | 50km | 24 | — | Kelly A. Sarkis · 05:44:39 |
| 2023 | 50km | 31 | — | Lucie Hanes · 05:03:32 |
| 2022 | 50km | 18 | — | Gwen Rudy · 04:57:25 |
| 2021 | 50km | 19 | — | Sarah Bunting-Lamos · 04:57:38 |
The field grew 29% between 2025 (14) and 2026 (18). 94% 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
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.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.