Finger Lakes 50s 50 Mile
Finger Lakes 50s sends its 50-mile field through three forest loops, cow pastures, slippery boardwalks, and roughly 3,900 feet of climbing in Hector.
Quick facts
- Three 16.5-mile loops plus a short finishing circuit total 50 miles.
- About 85 percent of the course is singletrack.
- Roughly 3,900 feet of climbing accumulate across the main loops.
- Intermediate cutoffs apply before the final loop and near mile 43.
- Pacers are allowed only on the third main loop.
About the Finger Lakes 50s 50 Mile
This long-running July ultra uses a compact loop in Finger Lakes National Forest. Three full circuits plus a short finishing loop create frequent aid access, but summer conditions and repeated terrain keep the race honest.
Course
Runners complete three 16.5-mile loops and a final half-mile circuit. The route is about 85 percent singletrack, with cow pasture, dirt and paved roads, boardwalks, and roughly 1,300 feet of climbing per main loop.
Race-day weather
July heat and humidity are central race-day variables. Rain can turn trail and pasture sections muddy, while damp boardwalks and roots require care even when overall pace feels runnable.
Past Finger Lakes 50s 50 Mile dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, July 3, 2027 | Projected | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Saturday, July 5, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, June 29, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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When is the Finger Lakes 50s 50 Mile?
Marathon Scout projects the 2027 Finger Lakes 50s 50 Mile for Saturday, July 3, 2027. The organizer has not confirmed this date.
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