America's toughest 50K set high in Utah's Wasatch Mountains
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The 50K is the marquee event at Speedgoat, widely regarded as the toughest 50K in the United States. Starting and finishing at Snowbird's base plaza, the course threads through relentless climbs and technical descents that summit Hidden Peak (11,000 ft) twice and include a lung-busting push over Baldy with 2,000 feet of gain in just 1.8 miles. Almost every mile is spent above 8,500 feet in the Wasatch Mountains, with wildflower-draped ridgelines, rocky singletrack, and sweeping panoramic views rewarding runners willing to suffer for them. As a UTMB World Series Finals qualifier, it draws elite talent from around the globe—the top three finishers in each gender earn automatic entry to OCC at UTMB Mont-Blanc in Chamonix.
Experienced ultrarunners
Snowbird, UT, United StatesJuly 25, 2026
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 8,081 ft |
Water Only 1 Aid Station | 4.3 | 8,665 ft |
Hidden Peak 1 Aid Station | 9.6 | 10,971 ft |
AF Canyon Aid Station | 15.3 | 7,589 ft |
Water Pipe Aid Station | 18.6 | 9,754 ft |
Mineral Basin Aid Station | 20.1 | 9,541 ft |
Tunnel Aid Station | 22.9 | 10,531 ft |
Hidden Peak 2 Aid Station | 25.6 | 10,971 ft |
Water Only 2 Aid Station | 30.9 | 8,665 ft |
Finish Finish | 32.5 | 8,081 ft |
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Entire course runs above 8,500 ft with summit at 11,000 ft; altitude acclimatization strongly recommended
Afternoon thunderstorms are common in the Wasatch in late July; Baldy Ridge and other exposed sections above treeline
Lower elevations can be hot in mid-morning before runners climb; sun exposure is significant on open ski terrain
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