Melba, ID, United States · Saturday, January 23, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Wilson Creek Frozen 50K

115 days away

50 km Distance

1,900 m Climbing

5.4 Grit · Challenging

43.3733° N, 116.5305° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 38 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 7 hours 8:24 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Among the tightest 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~82 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

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, January

Daytime high 2°C

Night low -6°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 9 h 33 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1055 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	82	Anthony Jacobs · 04:21:52	Emily Soulek · 05:33:53
2025	50km	74	Cole Campbell · 03:56:40	Ellyse Tingelstad · 05:07:29
2023	50km	53	Michael Postaski · 04:24:37	Jessica Barker · 06:02:00
2020	50km	79	Joseph Pendleton · 04:09:29	Serena Sheldon · 05:33:03
2019	50km	74	Jayk Reynolds · 05:18:58	Julie Donagan · 05:40:24
2018	50km	67	Duke Wasteney · 04:17:38	Serrah West · 06:05:07
2015	50km	75	Mike Anderson · 04:19:29	Brittany Goicoechea · 05:24:46
2014	50km	87	Jayk Reynolds · 05:08:26	Joelle Vaught · 04:58:07
2013	50km	58	Ryan Lund · 05:29:38	Joelle Vaught · 05:11:11
2012	50km	43	Seth Swanson · 05:08:03	Joelle Vaught · 05:34:13

The field grew 11% between 2025 (74) and 2026 (82). 30% 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.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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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 50 km of trail with 1,900 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 38 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,900 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 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

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