Fritch, TX, United States · Saturday, April 17, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

West Texas 50mi Ultra

199 days away

80 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

4.0 est Grit · Challenging

Calculated from 80 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 4.0 as a floor, not a verdict.

35.6398° N, 101.6032° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Time limit 12 hours 9:00 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Climbing is unpublished, so this pace is a ceiling on the effort, not a measure of it. Among the tightest 50 mi cut-offs we track. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~9 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 24°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 13 h 08 m of light

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	50mi	9	Brett Brock · 08:25:35	Kelaiah Wehmeyer · 12:57:39
2024	50mi	7	Philip Sebastiani · 09:14:20	Nadine Forest · 12:36:17

The field grew 29% between 2024 (7) and 2026 (9). 33% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 80 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes 80 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 80 km, without the bounce.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The West Texas 50mi Ultra, organized by Texas Outlaw Running Company, is a relatively new event, with 2 editions run since its 2024 debut. It takes place in Fritch, TX in April, with the next edition scheduled for April 17, 2027.

With a field of 9 finishers in its latest 2026 edition, this 50-mile trail race has a smaller field than 9% of 668 peer 50-mile races. The 12-hour time limit means a pace tighter than 85% of 468 peer 50-mile races, allowing for 9 minutes per kilometer.

The course begins at Turkey Creek Trailhead, with a 13-mile out-and-back on the Turkey Trail, followed by two 18.5-mile out-and-back sections on the Harbor Bay and Fritch Fortress trails. The entry fee is $130.

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