Ultra Running Hub Buena Vista, CO, United States · Saturday, September 26, 2026
West Line Winder 50 km Race
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 2025 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, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 3226 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 200 | Chris Leiferman · 03:39:34 | Addie Bracy · 04:32:20 |
| 2024 | 50km | 187 | Justin Grunewald · 03:54:17 | Whitney Barrett · 04:51:45 |
| 2023 | 50km | 131 | Bradley Stroz · 04:16:06 | Whitney Barrett · 04:44:58 |
| 2022 | 50km | 93 | Ryan Smith · 03:58:26 | Marisa Anne Watson · 05:10:20 |
| 2021 | 50km | 98 | Brian Condon · 04:50:47 | Courtney Dauwalter · 04:34:04 |
The field grew 7% between 2024 (187) and 2025 (200). 42% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 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.
Overview
The West Line Winder 50 km Race, organised by FREESTONE ENDURANCE, takes place in Buena Vista, CO, in September. This 50 km trail race, with its 4000 feet of ascent, offers a challenging course over 30 miles of single track and forest roads.
With 200 finishers in its 2025 edition, this race draws a larger field than 91% of its 2663 peer 50k races. The 2026 edition will be the fifth running of the event, which first took place in 2021.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.