The Nifty Fifty
Each race is run mostly on stunningly beautiful trails with a significant amount of climbing (more than 5,000 feet elevation gain for the 50K). The 25K course is on Basin Road, Perseverance Trail, Red Mill Trail, the Glory Hole overlook, Granite Creek Trail, and Mt. Roberts Trail. The 50K is essentially the 25K course, and adds the Flume and Salmon Creek Trail. The 10K is on Basin Road, Perseverance Trail, Red Mill Trail, and the Glory Hole overlook.
Upcoming Races
Aug 8 2026
50 KM
5,000
5,000
ft.
Mixture
6 Aid
Stations
7:00 Cutoff
4
Elevation Rating
Very hilly, ~7500-12,500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Additional Distances
This event also has the following sub ultra distances
25 KM
10 KM
Results
50 KM
| Date | Finishers | Top Result (F) | Top Result (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/25 | 14 | 5:49:15 | 4:27:51 |
| 08/10/24 | 14 | 5:37:36 | 5:16:14 |
| 08/12/23 | 11 | 4:56:55 | 5:35:33 |
| 08/13/22 | 5 | 5:09:51 | |
| 08/14/21 | Race Cancelled | ||
| 08/08/20 | Race Cancelled | ||
| 08/10/19 | 16 | 5:19:02 | 4:04:27 |
| 08/11/18 | 12 | 5:28:19 | 4:24:37 |
| 08/12/17 | 19 | 5:28:22 | 3:54:38 |
| 08/13/16 | 17 | 5:36:46 | 4:43:20 |
| 08/15/15 | 15 | 4:41:45 | 4:00:19 |
| 08/09/14 | 14 | 4:47:18 | 4:29:22 |
| 08/10/13 | 9 | 4:32:29 | 4:12:51 |