JFK 50 Mile

Trail Running covering 50 km in Boonsboro (Maryland, United States)

LocationBoonsboro, Maryland, United StatesShow on map(39.5062° N, 77.6525° W)
Date & StatusNovember 21, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +1,300 m

JFK 50 Mile is an endurance sporting event in Boonsboro, Maryland, US focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest.

The competition program features Trail 50 km (50 km, +1,300 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 21, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (jfk50mile.org).

JFK 50 Mile in Boonsboro (Work: "Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, Near Luray, Virginia", Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Event characteristics

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 50 kmTrail Running50 km+1,300 m212 m - 758 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Trail 50 km50 km
Distance
50 km
Elevation gain
+1,300 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,300 m D-
Altitude range
212 m - 758 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
50 km+1,300 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS39.5062° N, 77.6525° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 212 m to 758 m above sea level (+1,300 m D+, -1,300 m D-)

Peak: 758 m·at 33.2 km·Ø 5.2 %
212 m394 m576 m758 m0 km10 km20 km30 km40 km50 km758 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does JFK 50 Mile take place?

JFK 50 Mile takes place in Boonsboro, Maryland, US (start area at coordinates 39.5062° N, 77.6525° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 21, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at JFK 50 Mile?

The competition program features Trail 50 km (50 km, +1,300 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for JFK 50 Mile?

The main competition (Trail 50 km over 50 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,300 m of elevation gain and -1,300 m of elevation loss, ranging between 212 m and 758 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for JFK 50 Mile?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (jfk50mile.org).