North Fork 50 Mile

Buffalo Creek, United States • 30 May 2026

North Fork 50 Mile/50K is an ultramarathon set in the Colorado mountains just southwest of Denver, near Buffalo Creek. The event offers two distances: 50 miles and 50K. The course is 100% soft-surface, comprised mostly of singletrack trails with a few short sections of double-track road.

Runners climb through open burn areas from a 1996 fire, then dive back into ponderosa pines and wind around towering granite formations. A portion of race proceeds supports the North Fork Volunteer Fire Department, aiding the local community. The race takes place at 18050 South Buffalo Creek Road, Buffalo Creek, CO. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
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