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50K

Known to be the toughest 50K in the USA – this course has a total of 11,400 feet of elevation gain. A series of climbs brings runners breathtaking views at the summit of Snowbird, Baldy and Hidden Peak.

Race Category

ws50KM

Running Stones

2

Finals Access

50k-direct-entry

Distance

50 KM

Elevation Gain

3450 M+

Start Date

Saturday 26th July 2025

Race Start

Snowbird Center Plaza Area - 06:30

Max Allowed Race Time

13 Hours

Course Description

Course Description

Starting at the Snowbird Center runners have a slightly downhill start on service road to a 600’ climb to the first singletrack section before climbing up “Chips Switchbacks”. A steep half mile climb. Three more climbs and descents to the summit of Snowbird at 11,000’ to the first aid station. Leaving Hidden Peak, a 4 mile descent on rocky singletrack and ATV trail, brings us to the lowest point at Dutch Flat. From Dutch Flat, a 3 mile climb to the “Waterpipe” aid (water only). Only 1.4 miles to the “Mineral Basin Aid” at mile 19. Leaving Mineral Basin, a 2000’ climb in only 1.8 miles to the summit of Baldy, then across Baldy Ridge to the “Tunnel Aid Station” at mile 22.5. Once leaving the Tunnel, a fast descent on service road leads to the final climb up the “Cirque” ridge back to the Hidden Peak aid station. Final descent is almost all downhill with a few “bumps” along the way. Race finishes at the Snowbird Center on the Plaza Deck.

GPX File

GPX File

Download the 50k course GPX file below. Remember to ALWAYS follow course markings on the day of the race, as there might be slight alterations from the Course Maps and GPX File.

Last updated: 06/24/2025

Revision History

  • Added elevation data

Aid Station Chart

Learn more about each Aid Station, elevation gain and loss, cut-off times, and where drop bags and crew are allowed on course

Aid Station Chart
Mandatory Gear

Mandatory Gear

  • Mobile / Cell phone (smartphone strongly recommended)
    • Mobile / Cell phone with international roaming that works in the United States of America
    • Each runner should save the organization's safety phone numbers
  • Personal collapsible cup (15 cl / 5 oz minimum)
  • Minimum water supply of 1 liter
  • Food reserve. (Recommendation of 800 kcal: 2 gels + 2 power bars each of 65 g)

* Should the race management team add onto the mandatory gear due to weather conditions, please reference the cold and hot weather kits outlined in the Race Regulations Guide. You will be notified via email if either kit is required during race week. Runners are expected to pack both kits for race weekend in the event one of these kits needs to be implemented.

50K Prize Purse $7000

  • 1st $2000
  • 2nd $1000
  • 3rd $500

Male and Female