Ultra Running Hub Cool, CA, United States · Saturday, March 6, 2027
Way Too Cool 50K Endurance 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, March
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 304 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 249 | Sean Riedel · 03:37:19 | Lotti Brinks · 03:51:42 |
| 2025 | 50km | 258 | Hans Troyer · 03:19:22 | Jennifer Schmidt · 03:53:43 |
| 2023 | 50km | 411 | Craig Hunt · 03:23:13 | Katherine Short · 04:03:22 |
| 2022 | 50km | 541 | Tim Tollefson · 03:13:28 | Emkay Sullivan · 03:45:00 |
| 2020 | 50km | 572 | Darren Thomas · 03:18:04 | Kimber Mattox · 03:49:57 |
| 2019 | 50km | 612 | Anthony Costales · 03:17:19 | Clare Catherine Gallagher · 03:53:10 |
| 2018 | 50km | 579 | Maxwell King · 03:18:04 | Ladia Albertson-Junkans · 03:44:01 |
| 2017 | 50km | 699 | Cody Reed · 03:16:42 | Megan Roche · 03:52:41 |
| 2016 | 50km | 817 | David Roche · 03:19:43 | Megan Roche · 03:42:24 |
| 2015 | 50km | 978 | Patrick Smyth · 03:04:48 | Megan Roche · 03:41:56 |
The field has held steady: 258 in 2025, 249 in 2026. 41% 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 rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 20 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 1,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Way Too Cool 50K Endurance Run will take runners on a 50-kilometer trail race in Cool, CA, on March 6, 2027. With 1000 meters of elevation gain across its 50 kilometers, the course involves 20 meters of climb per kilometer.
This race has a larger field than 93% of 50k races, and a smaller field than 7% of them, based on a comparison with 2838 peer events. The 8-hour time limit imposes a tighter cutoff than 83% of 50k races, leaving less margin than 17% of them. This means runners must maintain a pace faster than 9.6 minutes per kilometer to finish within the time limit.
The event has been held 10 times, with the first edition in 2015 and the latest in 2026, which saw 249 finishers.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.