Phunt 25 K/50 K Trail Race

Phunt 25 K/50 K Trail Race is run in Elkton on January 16, 2027. Two trail distances are on the schedule: the 50K (31 miles), which starts at 8:00 AM, and the 25K (15.5 miles), which follows an hour later at 9:00 AM.

The pairing makes this an approachable step into ultra distance. The 25K is close to a long trail half marathon and works as a first serious off-road race for anyone already running a couple of hours comfortably, while the 50K is the shortest of the standard ultra distances and is reachable within about 12 weeks if you have a half marathon behind you. Whichever you enter, build one long run a week on similar terrain, practise taking food and fluid on the move, and plan on hiking the steeper climbs. Winter footing means grip on your shoes matters more than weight.