Ultra Running Hub Lone Pine, CA, United States · Saturday, May 1, 2027
Wild Wild West 50M
Calculated from 80 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 4.0 as a floor, not a verdict.
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, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2238 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50mi | 28 | Brett Spallina · 09:36:29 | Caitlin Fisher · 11:35:36 |
| 2025 | 50mi | 22 | Andrew Rice · 08:47:56 | Brittany Poor · 11:11:44 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 33 | Brady Rick · 10:13:48 | Lindsay Phenix · 11:13:11 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 50 | Peter Kubiniec · 07:13:42 | Kayla Dierdorff · 10:24:38 |
| 2019 | 50mi | 32 | Jaime Reyes · 10:23:05 | Karen Barnes · 10:44:10 |
| 2018 | 50mi | 31 | Jeff Kozak · 09:05:06 | Maia Detmer · 10:51:39 |
| 2017 | 50mi | 31 | Chris Castleman · 08:48:29 | Julie Jensen · 11:38:01 |
| 2016 | 50mi | 29 | Isidro Quintoro · 08:27:37 | Nelva Valladares · 10:49:24 |
The field grew 27% between 2025 (22) and 2026 (28). 18% 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
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
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 80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 80 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Wild Wild West 50M, organised by the Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce, is a trail race in Lone Pine, CA, United States. It runs 80 kilometers (50 miles) through the Alabama Hills and the foothills of Mt. Whitney. The next edition is set for May 1, 2027.
This event has seen 8 editions, with the most recent in 2026 having 28 finishers. With a field size larger than 31% of its 668 peer 50-mile races, it offers a more intimate race experience than most.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.