50k Mashup Slam

Crystal Lake, United States • 11 Jan 2025

The 50K Mashup Slam is a series of five 50K trail races held throughout the Midwest, designed to celebrate the often-overlooked distance in ultrarunning. Participants who complete all five races within the same calendar year will receive a finisher buckle. The series begins with the Frozen Gnome 50K in January and concludes with the Miner 49er 50K in November.

Awards are given to the top three finishers based on cumulative times. Registration for the series opens in late September 2024, and participants must register for each individual race separately. Special pricing codes are provided to series registrants for race entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
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