JFK 50

Keedysville, Maryland, United States

51.4 miles (82.8 km) · 3,297 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · Race

Route facts

Distance	51.4 mi (82.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,297 ft (1,005 m)
Average gain	64 ft per mile (12 m per km)
Longest climb	34.3 mi, 187 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.2%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.2 of 100
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	47%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about JFK 50

How much elevation gain does JFK 50 have?

JFK 50 has 3,297 ft (1,005 m) of elevation gain over 51.4 miles (82.8 km). That averages 64 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is JFK 50?

The difficulty score for JFK 50 is 4.2 of 100. That is harder than 37.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 89% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on JFK 50?

The longest climb on JFK 50 runs 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and gains 187 ft (57 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.2%.