Ultra Running Hub Fritch, TX, United States · Saturday, April 17, 2027
West Texas 50km Ultra
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, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1040 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 20 | Nicholas Wittkopp · 05:00:58 | Yesenia Hall · 10:33:43 |
| 2025 | 50km | 22 | Aaron Castanon · 05:00:36 | Hannah Wheeler · 05:47:35 |
| 2024 | 50km | 24 | Tomas Serna · 06:56:35 | Megan Jackson · 06:59:11 |
The field shrank 9% between 2025 (22) and 2026 (20). 10% 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
- gear 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
Organised by Texas Outlaw Running Company, the West Texas 50km Ultra takes place in Fritch, TX, with an 11-hour limit that offers more breathing room than most ultra trail events. That cut-off is more generous than 65% of 50k peers and tighter than 35%, requiring a sustainable 13.2 minutes per kilometre pace to beat the clock.
The route runs as two consecutive out-and-back sections starting from the Turkey Creek Trailhead, pairing a 13-mile stretch on the Turkey Trail with an 18.5-mile leg across the Harbor Bay and Fritch Fortress trails to finish the 50km course.
With 20 finishers in 2026, it operates with a smaller field than 67% of 50k races and bigger than 31%, meaning runners spend the day navigating the trails with minimal crowding.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.