Ultra Running Hub Coon Rapids, IA, United States · Saturday, July 25, 2026
Whiterock 50 Mile Ultra Race
What the course asks
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, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 340 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50mi | 41 | Daniel Jensen · 07:53:24 | Kalina Emaus · 10:30:29 |
| 2025 | 50mi | 33 | Daniel Jensen · 08:07:20 | Kasey Linde · 10:25:20 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 33 | Nathan Sicher · 08:57:41 | Crystal Shinosky · 13:55:00 |
| 2023 | 50mi | 41 | Kevin Tiffany · 07:59:33 | Lindsey Burton · 11:17:16 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 48 | Cory Logsdon · 06:46:06 | Gayle Pellizzer · 08:44:33 |
| 2021 | 50mi | 45 | Benjamin Ahlrichs · 08:26:04 | Mindy Coolman · 08:46:22 |
| 2020 | 50mi | 41 | Cory Logsdon · 07:28:36 | Emily Roe · 10:14:19 |
| 2019 | 50mi | 14 | Carter Dodd · 08:23:45 | Kristina Myint · 12:39:48 |
The field grew 24% between 2025 (33) and 2026 (41). 22% 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
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 80 km of trail with 1,500 m of ascent.
- 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 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Whiterock 50 Mile Ultra Race is a 50-mile trail race in Coon Rapids, IA, starting at 12:01 a.m. on July 25. With 1500m of elevation gain over 80km, it has 18.8m of climb per kilometer, making it a hillier race than many 50-mile events. The course involves two Red, two White, and one Blue loop.
The 17-hour time limit gives a cutoff pace of 12.8 minutes per kilometer, which is tighter than 27% of 464 comparable 50-mile races. The race has seen 41 finishers in its latest edition. Since 2019, the Whiterock Ultra has organized this race 8 times.
This race's field size is larger than 43% of 661 peer 50-mile races.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.