JFK 50 Mile

Washington County, Maryland, United States

50.5 miles (81.3 km) · 2,756 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance	50.5 mi (81.3 km)
Elevation gain	2,756 ft (840 m)
Average gain	55 ft per mile (10 m per km)
Longest climb	33.3 mi, 200 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.7%
Runnable	89% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	4.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	58%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about JFK 50 Mile

How much elevation gain does JFK 50 Mile have?

JFK 50 Mile has 2,756 ft (840 m) of elevation gain over 50.5 miles (81.3 km). That averages 55 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is JFK 50 Mile?

The difficulty score for JFK 50 Mile is 4.1 of 100. That is harder than 37.5% 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 Mile?

The longest climb on JFK 50 Mile runs 33.3 miles (53.5 km) and gains 200 ft (61 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.7%.