How hilly is the The HUFF 50K Trail Run Ultramarathon?
The The HUFF 50K Trail Run Ultramarathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 366 m.
The HUFF 50K Trail Run Ultramarathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
The HUFF 50K Trail Run Ultramarathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 10:30/km
- Typical conditions
- 59/100
- Evidence depth
- 32 verified facts
8:45:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
The HUFF 50K Trail Run Ultramarathon has known course details for its ultramarathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 50 km
- Terrain
- Trail
- Scenery
- Forest, Lakeside, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the The HUFF 50K Trail Run Ultramarathon route go?
The The HUFF 50K Trail Run Ultramarathon route starts at Chain O' Lakes State Park, 2355 E 75 S, Albion, Indiana 46701 and finishes at Chain O' Lakes State Park, Albion, Indiana (loop course finishing at the same start/finish area). Underfoot, expect roughly 90% on un-paved trails through Chain O' Lakes State Park; described as easy enough to be a good first-time trail course yet technical enough to give an advantage to seasoned trail runners. It passes Chain O' Lakes State Park. The 50K is run as three loops of the same approximately 10.8-mile trail circuit (about 32 miles total).
What should runners know on race day for the The HUFF 50K Trail Run Ultramarathon?
Two-loop course (each loop ~15-16 miles); aid stations roughly every 4 miles. 4.
Race character
Scenery
- Forest
- Lakeside
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Community
- Wilderness
Terrain
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Moderate
- Source-stated ascent
- 366 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Participant limit of 800 across all divisions; the 2020 edition drew more than 400 registered runners.
- Field cap
- 800
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- All runners must be finished by sundown, approximately 5:00 PM EST; the individual 50K starts at 8:15 AM and the relay and One Loop Run start at 8:00 AM.
- Qualification status
- Open Entry trail ultra with no qualifying standard or lottery; participants simply register online.
Race day logistics
- Wave start
- two-loop course (each loop ~15-16 miles); aid stations roughly every 4 miles
- Aid stations
- 4
- Medal
- Overall 50K winners receive a large engraved art glass trophy (made by Kokomo Opalescent Glass); age-group finishers receive plaques.
- Finisher tee
- All registrants receive HUFF-logo gear and a technical race t-shirt; One Loop Run finishers receive a custom medal.
Access and course status
- Start
- Chain O' Lakes State Park, 2355 E 75 S, Albion, Indiana 46701.
- Finish
- Chain O' Lakes State Park, Albion, Indiana (loop course finishing at the same start/finish area).
Course facts
- Course type
- Laps
- Surface
- Roughly 90% on un Paved trails through Chain O' Lakes State Park; described as easy enough to be a good first Time trail course yet technical enough to give an advantage to seasoned trail runners.
- Landmarks
- Chain O' Lakes State Park
- Notable features
- Widely known for its array of post-race soups and hearty post-race food, a signature feature of the cold-weather December event
- The 50K is run as three loops of the same approximately 10.8-mile trail circuit (about 32 miles total)
- the One Loop Run covers a single loop of roughly 10.8-11 miles and the 3-person relay splits the three loops between teammates
- Entry to Chain O' Lakes State Park is included in registration, with no separate gate or parking fee for participants
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 0°CTypical temperature
- 21 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 59Favourability /100