The Derby 50k
Where the 2026 race is now
- Registration openRegister for 2026
- Race daySaturday, November 28, 2026
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- Nov 28, 2026 Saturday
- Distance
- Ultra Ultramarathon
- Entry
- Open Open entry
- Boston qualifier
- n/a
- Live tracking
- Not yet Shown here race week
Quick facts
- Actual distance is 31.5 miles on three loops
- Roads stay open, so runners face oncoming traffic
- Three aid stations per loop and no cutoff
- Free post-race spaghetti lunch for runners
- No race-day entry and no waitlist
Course
The course is three loops of about 10.5 miles each, for 31.5 miles total, on rolling roads that mix asphalt and dirt. Runners go counter-clockwise facing traffic, following yellow arrows painted on the road and signs at turns.
Roads stay open to traffic, and there are three aid stations on each loop. There is no cutoff.
About the Derby 50k
The Derby 50k is a no-frills ultra in rural Richmond County, run from the Derby Community Building on Jones Spring Church Road. The organizers pitch it as a good first ultra and keep it plain: no expo, minimal facilities and no waitlist.
Finishers get a custom medal and a free spaghetti lunch cooked by members of Jones Springs Church, with proceeds going to the Derby community. Runners are asked to bring pet food for a local animal advocacy group.
Past Derby 50k dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, November 28, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | — | Results available | Open results |
The Derby 50k FAQ
When is The Derby 50k?
The 2026 Derby 50k is on Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Is registration open for the 2026 Derby 50k?
Registration for the 2026 Derby 50k is open (checked November 10, 2026). View the official registration details at ultrasignup.com.
How do I track a runner in The Derby 50k?
Most races publish tracking in race week. Marathon Scout links the official tracker on this page during race week, once the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Where can I find The Derby 50k results?
The 2025 results and earlier years are linked on the Derby 50k results page.
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