Statistics
What the archive says about ultrarunning, drawn from every event and result DUV has collected. These are figures from this archive — DUV aggregates results, it does not ratify records.
The sport, and the pandemic
Events and finishers per year, each shown against its own 2019 level. The interesting part is that they did not recover together.
■ Events■ Finishers
Women's share of finishers
Rising steadily, and still under a quarter.
- 200017.2% of finishers
- 200517.8% of finishers
- 201018.8% of finishers
- 201520.1% of finishers
- 202023.0% of finishers
- 202523.1% of finishers
Age groups
Every result carries an age band. Runners without one are excluded rather than counted as a category.
- M231,720,163 results
- M401,442,211 results
- M351,347,326 results
- M451,250,336 results
- M50884,327 results
- M55502,517 results
- W23458,919 results
- W40388,981 results
- W35351,955 results
- W45328,518 results
- M60245,028 results
- W50210,825 results
- MU23144,454 results
- W55104,408 results
- M6598,098 results
- W6043,395 results
Where ultrarunners come from
Results record a runner's town or their club. These are two different questions, so they are two different lists.
Towns and regions
- Tokyo34,573 results
- Kanagawa Pref.20,072 results
- La Réunion16,819 results
- Saitama Pref.15,657 results
- Paris15,225 results
- Portland, OR14,738 results
- Seattle, WA13,521 results
- Osaka Pref.11,831 results
- San Francisco, CA11,762 results
- Aichi Pref.11,690 results
- CA11,358 results
- VA10,963 results
Clubs
- Rand AC15,112 results
- Runcard12,274 results
- Savages AC9,126 results
- 100 Marathon Club8,588 results
- Randburg Harriers7,252 results
- Team Vitality Club CG7,184 results
- Run Card6,874 results
- Team Vitality Athletic...6,523 results
- Rocky Road Runners6,296 results
- Rand Athletic Club5,832 results
- Collegians Harriers5,769 results
- Germiston Callies Harr...5,692 results
How long a career lasts
Most people who appear in this archive appear exactly once.
- 1 result1,147,853 runners
- 2 results427,982 runners
- 3–5 results480,179 runners
- 6–10 results247,731 runners
- 11–25 results168,024 runners
- 26–50 results38,958 runners
- 51–100 results8,915 runners
- 101+ results1,944 runners
45.5% of runners have a single result. At the other end, 1,944 have 101 or more.
The fastest in this archive
The fastest pace this archive holds at each of the six most-run distances. These are the fastest performances DUV has collected, not ratified records — the source aggregates results and does not verify courses, so the distance and the time are printed beside every pace for you to judge.
50 km24,750 events, 2,046,718 finishers
| # | Runner | Event | Distance and time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yinesu, Sintayehu LegeseEthiopia | N12 Ultra Marathon (RSA)2022 | 50 km in 2:33:52 h | 19.50 km/h |
| 2 | Toodi, ThomasSouth Africa | N12 Ultra Marathon (RSA)2022 | 50 km in 2:33:57 h | 19.49 km/h |
| 3 | Mudzinganyama, GivemoreZimbabwe | N12 Ultra Marathon (RSA)2022 | 50 km in 2:34:48 h | 19.38 km/h |
| 4 | Sibeko, Pule SimuelSouth Africa | N12 Ultra Marathon (RSA)2022 | 50 km in 2:35:28 h | 19.30 km/h |
| 5 | Chinyoka, JonathanZimbabwe | N12 Ultra Marathon (RSA)2022 | 50 km in 2:36:14 h | 19.20 km/h |
| 6 | Tucker, LaneUnited States | Death by 5k Tulsa (USA)2023 | 50 km in 2:37:08 h | 19.09 km/h |
| 7 | Mosuhli, MoeketsiLesotho | N12 Ultra Marathon (RSA)2022 | 50 km in 2:37:30 h | 19.05 km/h |
| 8 | Albertson, C.J.United States | Ruth Anderson Ultra 50km (USA)2022 | 50 km in 2:38:43 h | 18.90 km/h |
| 9 | Dijana, Tete MorenaSouth Africa | 50Km Nedbank Ultra Marathon Runified - men's race (RSA)2023 | 50 km in 2:39:04 h | 18.86 km/h |
| 10 | Khonkhobe, Onalenna WilliamSouth Africa | 50Km Nedbank Ultra Marathon Runified - men's race (RSA)2023 | 50 km in 2:39:41 h | 18.79 km/h |
100 km10,514 events, 1,214,115 finishers
| # | Runner | Event | Distance and time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Praet, Jean-PaulBelgium | Nacht van Vlaanderen, 100km Torhout (BEL)1986 | 100 km in 6:03:51 h | 16.49 km/h |
| 2 | Sorokin, AleksandrLithuania | 100 km run Vilnius (LTU)2023 | 100 km in 6:05:35 h | 16.41 km/h |
| 3 | Yamaguchi, JumpeiJapan | Lake Saroma 100 Km Ultramarathon (JPN)2023 | 100 km in 6:06:08 h | 16.39 km/h |
| 4 | Comas, Rene (Rollstuhlfahrer)France | 100km Auron-Nice (FRA)1986 | 100 km in 6:06:13 h | 16.38 km/h |
| 5 | Volkov, NikolaiRussia | Russian Championship 100 km Nizhny Novgorod (RUS)2023 | 100 km in 6:08:24 h | 16.29 km/h |
| 6 | Kazami, NaoJapan | Lake Saroma 100 Km Ultramarathon (JPN)2018 | 100 km in 6:09:14 h | 16.25 km/h |
| 7 | Walmsley, JimUnited States | Project Carbon X 100k Race (USA)2021 | 100 km in 6:09:26 h | 16.24 km/h |
| 8 | Yamaguchi, JumpeiJapan | Lake Saroma 100 Km Ultramarathon (JPN)2024 | 100 km in 6:10:02 h | 16.21 km/h |
| 9 | Ritchie, Donald AlexanderGreat Britain | 100 km Crystal Palace Track Race (GBR)1978 | 100 km in 6:10:20 h | 16.20 km/h |
| 10 | Ooe, TaketoshiJapan | Lake Saroma 100 km Ultramarathon (JPN)2026 | 100 km in 6:10:23 h | 16.20 km/h |
50 mi7,356 events, 436,743 finishers
| # | Runner | Event | Distance and time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trimble, DanUnited States | Just Another Mad Dog 50 Mile (USA)1999 | 50 mi in 4:23:35 h | 18.32 km/h |
| 2 | Rosmus, JohnUnited States | Just Another Mad Dog 50 Mile (USA)1999 | 50 mi in 4:26:44 h | 18.10 km/h |
| 3 | Miller, JoshUnited States | Just Another Mad Dog 50 Mile (USA)2000 | 50 mi in 4:34:05 h | 17.61 km/h |
| 4 | Dixion, GaryGreat Britain | The Telford T50 Trail Run (GBR)2022 | 50 mi in 4:34:22 h | 17.60 km/h |
| 5 | Cockburn, NicholasGreat Britain | The Telford T50 Trail Run (GBR)2022 | 50 mi in 4:34:23 h | 17.60 km/h |
| 6 | McCarville, KirkUnited States | Just Another Mad Dog 50 Mile (USA)2001 | 50 mi in 4:34:44 h | 17.57 km/h |
| 7 | Harding, RonaldUnited States | Just Another Mad Dog 50 Mile (USA)2001 | 50 mi in 4:35:23 h | 17.53 km/h |
| 8 | Leftwich, DeborahUnited States | Just Another Mad Dog 50 Mile (USA)2003 | 50 mi in 4:37:00 h | 17.43 km/h |
| 9 | Rogers, BeverlyUnited States | Just Another Mad Dog 50 Mile (USA)1997 | 50 mi in 4:37:24 h | 17.41 km/h |
| 10 | Brooks, EdUnited States | Just Another Mad Dog 50 Mile (USA)2000 | 50 mi in 4:39:39 h | 17.27 km/h |
56 km659 events, 412,931 finishers
74.4% of finishers at this distance ran Two Oceans Marathon (RSA) — this is largely a board for that one race.
| # | Runner | Event | Distance and time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magawana, ThompsonSouth Africa | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA)1988 | 56 km in 3:03:44 h | 18.29 km/h |
| 2 | Robb, AlanSouth Africa | Arthur Cresswell Memorial Marathon Bergville to Ladysmith (RSA)1982 | 56 km in 3:04:59 h | 18.16 km/h |
| 3 | Magawana, ThompsonSouth Africa | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA)1987 | 56 km in 3:05:31 h | 18.11 km/h |
| 4 | Halberstadt, JohnnySouth Africa | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA)1981 | 56 km in 3:05:37 h | 18.10 km/h |
| 5 | Mambo, MarkoZimbabwe | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA)2005 | 56 km in 3:05:40 h | 18.10 km/h |
| 6 | Lebopo, MabhutileLesotho | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA)2010 | 56 km in 3:06:18 h | 18.04 km/h |
| 7 | Njodzi, MosesZimbabwe | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA)2006 | 56 km in 3:06:50 h | 17.98 km/h |
| 8 | Funeka, RememberSouth Africa | Arthur Cresswell Memorial Marathon Bergville to Ladysmith (RSA)1984 | 56 km in 3:07:10 h | 17.95 km/h |
| 9 | Sinqe, ZithuleleSouth Africa | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA)1997 | 56 km in 3:07:17 h | 17.94 km/h |
| 10 | Mosuhli, MoeketsiLesotho | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA)2010 | 56 km in 3:07:29 h | 17.92 km/h |
87 km136 events, 246,617 finishers
88.6% of finishers at this distance ran Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA) — this is largely a board for that one race.
| # | Runner | Event | Distance and time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dijana, Tete MorenaSouth Africa | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA)2023 | 87 km in 5:13:58 h | 16.63 km/h |
| 2 | Wiersma, PietNetherlands | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA)2023 | 87 km in 5:14:01 h | 16.62 km/h |
| 3 | Mothibi, Edward OmphemetseSouth Africa | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA)2023 | 87 km in 5:17:34 h | 16.44 km/h |
| 4 | Lesetedi, Gaolatlhe (Gordan)South Africa | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA)2023 | 87 km in 5:20:43 h | 16.28 km/h |
| 5 | Photo, Letsatsi RufusSouth Africa | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA)2023 | 87 km in 5:21:48 h | 16.22 km/h |
| 6 | Makgetla, JohannesSouth Africa | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA)2023 | 87 km in 5:23:34 h | 16.13 km/h |
| 7 | Sello, TebohoLesotho | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA)2023 | 87 km in 5:24:23 h | 16.09 km/h |
| 8 | Beresnev, AlekseiRussia | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA)2023 | 87 km in 5:24:41 h | 16.08 km/h |
| 9 | Shvetsov, LeonidRussia | Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA)2008 | 87 km in 5:24:47 h | 16.07 km/h |
| 10 | Wiersma, PietNetherlands | Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA)2024 | 87 km in 5:25:00 h | 16.06 km/h |
45 km2,268 events, 243,637 finishers
| # | Runner | Event | Distance and time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kipkelwon, JamesKenya | The Great Ocean Road Int. Marathon (AUS)2011 | 45 km in 2:27:42 h | 18.28 km/h |
| 2 | Chepkopol, JoelKenya | The Great Ocean Road Int. Marathon (AUS)2013 | 45 km in 2:27:50 h | 18.26 km/h |
| 3 | Kigen, PhilipKenya | The Great Ocean Road Int. Marathon (AUS)2013 | 45 km in 2:27:54 h | 18.26 km/h |
| 4 | Kipkelwon, JamesKenya | The Great Ocean Road Int. Marathon (AUS)2012 | 45 km in 2:29:16 h | 18.09 km/h |
| 5 | Tucker, MarkAustralia | The Great Ocean Road Int. Marathon (AUS)2010 | 45 km in 2:29:42 h | 18.04 km/h |
| 6 | Mwelu, Daniel MuemaKenya | The Great Ocean Road Int. Marathon (AUS)2011 | 45 km in 2:31:01 h | 17.88 km/h |
| 7 | Machuka, ElkanaKenya | The Great Ocean Road Int. Marathon (AUS)2005 | 45 km in 2:31:13 h | 17.86 km/h |
| 8 | Kipkelwon, JamesKenya | The Great Ocean Road Int. Marathon (AUS)2013 | 45 km in 2:31:27 h | 17.83 km/h |
| 9 | Walker, RowanAustralia | The Great Ocean Road Int. Marathon (AUS)2012 | 45 km in 2:31:41 h | 17.80 km/h |
| 10 | Muturi, CharlesKenya | The Great Ocean Road Int. Marathon (AUS)2011 | 45 km in 2:31:46 h | 17.79 km/h |
The fastest 50 km of each year
One distance, because a pace is only comparable against the same distance — across a mixed set the fastest of any year is always the shortest race in it.
| Year | Runner | Event | Distance and time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Milne, AlexanderGreat Britain | IAU 50km WC, New Delhi (IND)2026 | 50 km in 2:46:09 h | 18.06 km/h |
| 2025 | Barnes, ColeUnited States | Death by 5k Tulsa (USA)2025 | 50 km in 2:47:26 h | 17.92 km/h |
| 2024 | Skink, TonnyZimbabwe | N12 Ultra Marathon (RSA)2024 | 50 km in 2:46:51 h | 17.98 km/h |
| 2023 | Tucker, LaneUnited States | Death by 5k Tulsa (USA)2023 | 50 km in 2:37:08 h | 19.09 km/h |
| 2022 | Yinesu, Sintayehu LegeseEthiopia | N12 Ultra Marathon (RSA)2022 | 50 km in 2:33:52 h | 19.50 km/h |
| 2021 | Negasa, KetemaEthiopia | 50Km Nedbank Ultra Marathon Runified - men's race (RSA)2021 | 50 km in 2:42:07 h | 18.50 km/h |
| 2020 | Walmsley, JimUnited States | Pemberton Trail 50 km (USA)2020 | 50 km in 2:49:03 h | 17.75 km/h |
| 2019 | Arrospide Garro, IraitzSpain | IAU 50km WC Brasov (ROU)2019 | 50 km in 2:47:42 h | 17.89 km/h |
| 2018 | Kazami, NaoJapan | Jingu Gaien Ultramarathon 50 Km (JPN)2018 | 50 km in 2:52:24 h | 17.40 km/h |
| 2017 | Tjiane, Charles DibateSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2017 | 50 km in 2:48:15 h | 17.83 km/h |
| 2016 | Tjiane, Charles DibateSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2016 | 50 km in 2:47:34 h | 17.90 km/h |
| 2015 | Seng, Vincent HlasaSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2015 | 50 km in 2:51:29 h | 17.49 km/h |
| 2014 | Dyubeni, ZongameleSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2014 | 50 km in 2:50:22 h | 17.61 km/h |
| 2013 | Phahlane, DthanielSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2013 | 50 km in 2:46:10 h | 18.05 km/h |
| 2012 | Molefe, PhillipSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2012 | 50 km in 2:46:07 h | 18.06 km/h |
| 2011 | Moleshioa, Samuel-SeunSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2011 | 50 km in 2:44:43 h | 18.21 km/h |
| 2010 | Makaza, CollenZimbabwe | IAU 50km World Trophy Final, Galway (IRL)2010 | 50 km in 2:47:22 h | 17.93 km/h |
| 2009 | Thugwane, JosiahSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2009 | 50 km in 2:47:53 h | 17.87 km/h |
| 2008 | Mokgadi, HarmansSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2008 | 50 km in 2:51:42 h | 17.47 km/h |
| 2007 | Chingadayi, TapiwaZimbabwe | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2007 | 50 km in 2:45:54 h | 18.08 km/h |
| 2006 | Netshifhefhe, BethuelSouth Africa | City2City Ultra Marathon (RSA)2006 | 50 km in 2:45:41 h | 18.11 km/h |
| 2005 | Thungwana, JosuahSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2005 | 50 km in 2:44:03 h | 18.29 km/h |
| 2004 | Malinga, MphikeleliSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2004 | 50 km in 2:45:27 h | 18.13 km/h |
| 2003 | Peu, SimonSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2003 | 50 km in 2:44:45 h | 18.21 km/h |
| 2002 | Sita, KasiraiZimbabwe | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2002 | 50 km in 2:46:27 h | 18.02 km/h |
| 2001 | Lebakeng, MosesSouth Africa | City2City Ultra Marathon (RSA)2001 | 50 km in 2:50:04 h | 17.64 km/h |
| 2000 | Mutsakani, HonestZimbabwe | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2000 | 50 km in 2:45:04 h | 18.17 km/h |
| 1999 | Sithole, MorganZimbabwe | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)1999 | 50 km in 2:46:22 h | 18.03 km/h |
| 1998 | Huwele, PeterSouth Africa | City2City Ultra Marathon (RSA)1998 | 50 km in 2:48:23 h | 17.82 km/h |
| 1997 | Sithole, MorganZimbabwe | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)1997 | 50 km in 2:46:22 h | 18.03 km/h |
| 1996 | Lekota, StemmerSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)1996 | 50 km in 2:49:13 h | 17.73 km/h |
| 1995 | Mhlongo, EricSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)1995 | 50 km in 2:51:11 h | 17.52 km/h |
| 1994 | Tshabalala, MiltasSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)1994 | 50 km in 2:47:00 h | 17.96 km/h |
| 1993 | Ginindza, ElphasEswatini | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)1993 | 50 km in 2:49:03 h | 17.75 km/h |
| 1992 | Tshabalala, IsaacSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)1992 | 50 km in 2:48:07 h | 17.84 km/h |
| 1991 | Matomane, CornetSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)1991 | 50 km in 2:47:49 h | 17.88 km/h |
| 1990 | Moqhali, ThabisoLesotho | City2City Ultra Marathon (RSA)1990 | 50 km in 2:49:45 h | 17.67 km/h |
| 1989 | Moqhali, ThabisoLesotho | City2City Ultra Marathon (RSA)1989 | 50 km in 2:49:25 h | 17.71 km/h |
| 1988 | Thobejane, JohannesSouth Africa | City2City Ultra Marathon (RSA)1988 | 50 km in 2:49:47 h | 17.67 km/h |
| 1987 | Bapela, SimonSouth Africa | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)1987 | 50 km in 2:50:52 h | 17.56 km/h |
| 1986 | Magawana, ThompsonSouth Africa | City2City Ultra Marathon (RSA)1986 | 50 km in 2:48:58 h | 17.75 km/h |
| 1985 | de la Motte, BobSouth Africa | City2City Ultra Marathon (RSA)1985 | 50 km in 2:50:45 h | 17.57 km/h |
| 1984 | Mtolo, WillieSouth Africa | City2City Ultra Marathon (RSA)1984 | 50 km in 2:47:51 h | 17.87 km/h |
| 1983 | Klecker, BarneyUnited States | Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic 50K (USA)1983 | 50 km in 2:53:45 h | 17.27 km/h |
| 1982 | Choeu, BenSouth Africa | City2City Ultra Marathon (RSA)1982 | 50 km in 2:46:08 h | 18.06 km/h |
| 1981 | Choeu, BenSouth Africa | City2City Ultra Marathon (RSA)1981 | 50 km in 2:48:52 h | 17.77 km/h |
| 1980 | Farrell, WillieSouth Africa | City2City Ultra Marathon (RSA)1980 | 50 km in 2:46:34 h | 18.01 km/h |
| 1979 | Ritchie, Donald AlexanderGreat Britain | Altrincham 50 Km Track Race (GBR)1979 | 50 km in 2:50:30 h | 17.59 km/h |
| 1978 | Halberstadt, JohnnySouth Africa | City2City Ultra Marathon (RSA)1978 | 50 km in 2:47:04 h | 17.96 km/h |
| 1977 | Ritchie, Donald AlexanderGreat Britain | Epsom and Ewell 50 Km Track Race (GBR)1977 | 50 km in 2:51:38 h | 17.48 km/h |
| 1976 | Smead, ChuckUnited States | PA-AAU 50 Km Race (USA)1976 | 50 km in 2:50:46 h | 17.57 km/h |
| 1975 | Swift, CarlUnited States | National AAU 50 Km Championship (USA)1975 | 50 km in 2:53:54 h | 17.25 km/h |
| 1974 | Johansen, KajUnited States | Californians Sweep National 50 Kilo (USA)1974 | 50 km in 2:57:00 h | 16.95 km/h |
| 1973 | Scobey, BillUnited States | SPA-AAU 50 km (USA)1973 | 50 km in 2:52:24 h | 17.40 km/h |
| 1972 | Arnold, JeffUnited States | PA-AAU 50 Km Race (USA)1972 | 50 km in 3:07:17 h | 16.02 km/h |
| 1971 | Soldatenko, VenyaminRussia | European Athletics Championships - 50 km Walking (FIN)1971 | 50 km in 4:02:22 h | 12.38 km/h |
| 1970 | Zitterli, WalterSwitzerland | 50 km Tour de Moron (SUI)1970 | 50 km in 3:34:26 h | 13.99 km/h |
| 1969 | Höhne, ChristophGermany | European Athletics Championships - 50 km Walking (GRE)1969 | 50 km in 4:12:33 h | 11.88 km/h |
| 1968 | Höhne, ChristophGermany | Summer Olympic Games - 50km Walk (MEX)1968 | 50 km in 4:20:14 h | 11.53 km/h |
| 1967 | Höhne, ChristophGermany | IAAF World Race Walking Cup - 50km (GER)1967 | 50 km in 4:09:09 h | 12.04 km/h |
| 1966 | Gardiner, BobAustralia | Alexander Cup 50km Walk (AUS)1966 | 50 km in 4:18:21 h | 11.61 km/h |
| 1965 | Höhne, ChristophGermany | IAAF World Race Walking Cup - 50km (ITA)1965 | 50 km in 4:03:14 h | 12.33 km/h |
| 1964 | Pamich, AbdonItaly | Summer Olympic Games - 50km Walk (JPN)1964 | 50 km in 4:11:13 h | 11.94 km/h |
| 1963 | Havasi, IstvanHungary | IAAF World Race Walking Cup - 50km (ITA)1963 | 50 km in 4:14:25 h | 11.79 km/h |
| 1962 | Pamich, AbdonItaly | European Athletics Championships - 50 km Walking (SRB)1962 | 50 km in 4:19:47 h | 11.55 km/h |
| 1961 | Pamich, AbdonItaly | IAAF World Race Walking Cup - 50km (SUI)1961 | 50 km in 4:25:38 h | 11.29 km/h |
| 1960 | Thompson, Donald (Don)Great Britain | Summer Olympic Games - 50km Walk (ITA)1960 | 50 km in 4:25:30 h | 11.30 km/h |
| 1959 | Allsopp, TedAustralia | VAWC 50km Track Walk (AUS)1959 | 50 km in 4:20:24 h | 11.52 km/h |
| 1958 | Maskinskov, YevgenyRussia | European Athletics Championships - 50 km Walking (SWE)1958 | 50 km in 4:17:16 h | 11.66 km/h |
| 1957 | Allsopp, TedAustralia | Alexander Cup 50km Walk (AUS)1957 | 50 km in 4:23:38 h | 11.38 km/h |
| 1956 | Allsopp, TedAustralia | Victorian 50km Walking Championship (AUS)1956 | 50 km in 4:24:24 h | 11.35 km/h |
| 1955 | Hellyer, LeslieAustralia | Alexander Cup 50km Walk (AUS)1955 | 50 km in 4:51:05 h | 10.31 km/h |
| 1954 | Ukhov, VladimirRussia | European Athletics Championships - 50 km Walking (SUI)1954 | 50 km in 4:22:12 h | 11.44 km/h |
| 1953 | Chadwick, LeonardAustralia | Alexander Cup 50km Walk (AUS)1953 | 50 km in 5:11:36 h | 9.63 km/h |
| 1952 | Dordoni, GiuseppeItaly | Summer Olympic Games - 50km Walk (FIN)1952 | 50 km in 4:28:08 h | 11.19 km/h |
| 1951 | Ibanez, SixtoArgentina | Pan American Games - 50 km walk (ARG)1951 | 50 km in 5:06:07 h | 9.80 km/h |
| 1950 | Dordoni, GiuseppeItaly | European Athletics Championships - 50 km Walking (BEL)1950 | 50 km in 4:40:43 h | 10.69 km/h |
| 1948 | Ljunggren, JohnSweden | Summer Olympic Games - 50km Walk (GBR)1948 | 50 km in 4:41:52 h | 10.64 km/h |
| 1946 | Ljunggren, JohnSweden | European Athletics Championships - 50 km Walking (NOR)1946 | 50 km in 4:38:20 h | 10.78 km/h |
| 1938 | Whitlock, HaroldGreat Britain | European Athletics Championships - 50 km Walking (FRA)1938 | 50 km in 4:41:51 h | 10.64 km/h |
| 1936 | Whitlock, HaroldGreat Britain | Summer Olympic Games - 50km Walk (GER)1936 | 50 km in 4:30:42 h | 11.08 km/h |
| 1934 | Dalins, JanisLatvia | European Athletics Championships - 50 km Walking (ITA)1934 | 50 km in 4:49:53 h | 10.35 km/h |
| 1932 | Green, TommyGreat Britain | Summer Olympic Games - 50km Walk (USA)1932 | 50 km in 4:50:10 h | 10.34 km/h |
| 1930 | Coffey, JackAustralia | Alexander Cup 50km Walk (AUS)1930 | 50 km in 4:59:40 h | 10.01 km/h |
| 1906 | Labry, HectorFrance | 50 km de Paris (FRA)1906 | 50 km in 3:38:06 h | 13.76 km/h |
| 1903 | van der Poel, ExtonSouth Africa | City2City Ultra Marathon (RSA)1903 | 50 km in 5:55:03 h | 8.45 km/h |
| 1897 | Airoldi, CarloItaly | Milano-Rho-San Vittore Olona e ritorno (ITA)1897 | 50 km in 4:36:00 h | 10.87 km/h |
| 1894 | Bigini, GiovanniItaly | Milano-Cernobbio (ITA)1894 | 50 km in 4:01:00 h | 12.45 km/h |
The fastest 50 km by nationality
The runner's nationality, not the race's country — a Japanese runner's fastest run in Germany belongs to Japan.
| # | Runner | Event | Distance and time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yinesu, Sintayehu LegeseEthiopia | N12 Ultra Marathon (RSA)2022 | 50 km in 2:33:52 h | 19.50 km/h |
| 2 | Tucker, LaneUnited States | Death by 5k Tulsa (USA)2023 | 50 km in 2:37:08 h | 19.09 km/h |
| 3 | Dijana, Tete MorenaSouth Africa | 50Km Nedbank Ultra Marathon Runified - men's race (RSA)2023 | 50 km in 2:39:04 h | 18.86 km/h |
| 4 | Mutsakani, HonestZimbabwe | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)2000 | 50 km in 2:45:04 h | 18.17 km/h |
| 5 | Milne, AlexanderGreat Britain | IAU 50km WC, New Delhi (IND)2026 | 50 km in 2:46:09 h | 18.06 km/h |
| 6 | Arrospide Garro, IraitzSpain | IAU 50km WC Brasov (ROU)2019 | 50 km in 2:47:42 h | 17.89 km/h |
| 7 | Pereira da Silva, JoseBrazil | Supermaratona Cidade do Rio Grande 50km (BRA)2009 | 50 km in 2:48:05 h | 17.85 km/h |
| 8 | Balestrini, ChrisCanada | Coolsaet GO 50km Run (CAN)2021 | 50 km in 2:48:33 h | 17.80 km/h |
| 9 | Jaber, NouriIraq | Dead Sea Ultra Marathon (JOR)2005 | 50 km in 2:48:39 h | 17.79 km/h |
| 10 | Abdulaziz Mahammedsalih, EbrahimNorway | Bislett 50 km indoor challenge (NOR)2023 | 50 km in 2:48:48 h | 17.77 km/h |
| 11 | Ginindza, ElphasEswatini | Loskop Ultra Marathon 50km (RSA)1993 | 50 km in 2:49:03 h | 17.75 km/h |
| 12 | Schmidt, PaulGermany | Berlin 50K - DUV DM (GER)2016 | 50 km in 2:49:06 h | 17.74 km/h |
| 13 | Kancys, RemigijusLithuania | 50 km Vilnius (LTU)2024 | 50 km in 2:49:11 h | 17.73 km/h |
| 14 | O'Hanlon, GaryIreland | Donadea 50k Race (IRL)2020 | 50 km in 2:49:13 h | 17.73 km/h |
| 15 | Murithi, Peter WahomeKenya | 50 km di Romagna (ITA)2023 | 50 km in 2:49:24 h | 17.71 km/h |
| 16 | Moqhali, ThabisoLesotho | City2City Ultra Marathon (RSA)1989 | 50 km in 2:49:25 h | 17.71 km/h |
| 17 | Toptyn, AndriiUkraine | 50 km ultraloop Stein (NED)2002 | 50 km in 2:49:42 h | 17.68 km/h |
| 18 | Finocchiaro, DionAustralia | The 50km Lockdown Challenge (AUS)2020 | 50 km in 2:50:49 h | 17.56 km/h |
| 19 | Al Abbadi, MethqalJordan | Dead Sea Ultra Marathon (JOR)2013 | 50 km in 2:50:57 h | 17.55 km/h |
| 20 | Sbaai, YoussefMorocco | 50 km di Romagna (ITA)2016 | 50 km in 2:51:12 h | 17.52 km/h |
| 21 | Yamaguchi, JumpeiJapan | Oi Ultra Trach Race (JPN)2022 | 50 km in 2:51:34 h | 17.49 km/h |
| 22 | Ruel, GuillaumeFrance | 50 km di Romagna (ITA)2026 | 50 km in 2:51:38 h | 17.48 km/h |
| 23 | Kosek, PawelPoland | ABM Jędraszek UltraPark Weekend 50km (POL)2024 | 50 km in 2:52:12 h | 17.42 km/h |
| 24 | Sartori, StefanoItaly | 50 km Terno d'Isola (ITA)1997 | 50 km in 2:52:16 h | 17.41 km/h |
| 25 | Corneschi, AlexandruRomania | Romanian Ultra Championship - 50KM (ROU)2021 | 50 km in 2:52:27 h | 17.40 km/h |
| 26 | Golubtsov, ViktorRussia | 50km Meisterschaft von Russland, Chernogolovka (RUS)2001 | 50 km in 2:52:28 h | 17.39 km/h |
| 27 | Simukeka, Jean-BaptisteRwanda | 50 km di Romagna (ITA)2022 | 50 km in 2:52:42 h | 17.37 km/h |
| 28 | Sengers, HarmNetherlands | RUN Winschoten 50 km (NED)2015 | 50 km in 2:53:48 h | 17.26 km/h |
| 29 | Umpierrez, RobertoUruguay | Copa Americana Mar Del Plata - 50km (ARG)2024 | 50 km in 2:53:51 h | 17.26 km/h |
| 30 | Fosti, RomanEstonia | Hyderabad Ultra Marathon - WMA 50 km WC (IND)2023 | 50 km in 2:54:47 h | 17.16 km/h |
| 31 | van Bossuyt, JordiBelgium | HoHo100 - 50km (NED)2026 | 50 km in 2:56:15 h | 17.02 km/h |
| 32 | Cen, Wan-JiangChina | Lishui Ultra Marathon (CHN)2019 | 50 km in 2:57:08 h | 16.94 km/h |
| 33 | Hladnik, AndrejCroatia | Polojska ultra 50km (CRO)2024 | 50 km in 2:57:08 h | 16.94 km/h |
| 34 | Bodis, TamasHungary | PreVital SzőlősKör - Hungarian Championship 50 km (HUN)2022 | 50 km in 2:57:31 h | 16.90 km/h |
| 35 | Komass, TomsLatvia | Int. 50km-Lauf des SSC Hanau-Rodenbach (GER)2024 | 50 km in 2:57:36 h | 16.89 km/h |
| 36 | Chang, Chia-CheChinese Taipei | Changming Award 50km (TPE)2024 | 50 km in 2:57:40 h | 16.89 km/h |
| 37 | Lantz, JoacimSweden | Ultra SM 100km in Ljungskile - 50km open race (SWE)2019 | 50 km in 2:57:51 h | 16.87 km/h |
| 38 | Korepanov, AnatolyKazakhstan | 50km Chernogolovka (RUS)1999 | 50 km in 2:58:06 h | 16.84 km/h |
| 39 | Downs, FabianSwitzerland | Bislett 50 km indoor challenge (NOR)2017 | 50 km in 2:58:11 h | 16.84 km/h |
| 40 | Faurschou, JesperDenmark | Total El Herning Ultra (DEN)2020 | 50 km in 2:58:31 h | 16.80 km/h |
| 41 | Moldovan, TudorMoldova | Donadea 50k Race (IRL)2023 | 50 km in 2:59:04 h | 16.75 km/h |
| 42 | Bula, DimitryBelarus | 50 km van Vlaanderen (BEL)2006 | 50 km in 2:59:43 h | 16.69 km/h |
| 43 | Senkyr, IvanCzechia | Podzimni Jizerská 50 (CZE)1977 | 50 km in 3:00:10 h | 16.65 km/h |
| 44 | Tejada, RaulGuatemala | Ultramaratón 50K Internacional del Pacífico (GUA)2018 | 50 km in 3:01:18 h | 16.55 km/h |
| 45 | Obraz, PavolSlovakia | Deň supervytrvalca 50 km (SVK)2002 | 50 km in 3:01:33 h | 16.52 km/h |
| 46 | Meier Hernandez, Luis RobertoMexico | Ultramaratón Jalisco 50 km (MEX)2018 | 50 km in 3:03:20 h | 16.36 km/h |
| 47 | Bustos, Juan CruzArgentina | Ultramaratón Zárate 6h - Splits 50km (ARG)2025 | 50 km in 3:03:40 h | 16.33 km/h |
| 48 | Bonjesi, JimmyMalawi | KIA False Bay 50km (RSA)2023 | 50 km in 3:05:19 h | 16.19 km/h |
| 49 | Bat-Erdene, BanzragchMongolia | Bagahangai Marathon National Championships - 50km (MGL)2019 | 50 km in 3:06:40 h | 16.07 km/h |
| 50 | Walker, SamNew Zealand | Canberra 50km Ultramarathon (AUS)2012 | 50 km in 3:06:52 h | 16.05 km/h |
| 51 | Kim, Ji-SubSouth Korea | Happy Leg Ultramarathon (KOR)2022 | 50 km in 3:08:00 h | 15.96 km/h |
| 52 | Almer, ChristianAustria | Internationaler Kärnten Super Marathon (AUT)2021 | 50 km in 3:08:46 h | 15.89 km/h |
| 53 | Dichim, ThanathipThailand | Thailand 50K Ultra Marathon (THA)2026 | 50 km in 3:10:56 h | 15.71 km/h |
| 54 | Ansio, HenriFinland | Kaarina Track Ultra 6h - 50km split (FIN)2019 | 50 km in 3:11:33 h | 15.66 km/h |
| 55 | Bishnoi, HarmanIndia | Ganga Sustainability Run 50km (IND)2023 | 50 km in 3:12:15 h | 15.61 km/h |
| 56 | Theodorakakos, DimitriosGreece | Atromitos Ultra - 50km (GRE)2020 | 50 km in 3:12:41 h | 15.57 km/h |
| 57 | Miskeljin, IvanSerbia | 50 km Run Palic (SRB)2016 | 50 km in 3:15:10 h | 15.37 km/h |
| 58 | Gizacho, FantaIsrael | Dead Sea Marathon Ein Bokek - 50km (ISR)2019 | 50 km in 3:16:22 h | 15.28 km/h |
| 59 | Osorio, Juan R.Colombia | Chicago Lakefront Fall 50km Race (USA)2006 | 50 km in 3:20:41 h | 14.95 km/h |
| 60 | Sebbar, AhmedQatar | AlUla Trail Race (KSA)2024 | 50 km in 3:21:35 h | 14.88 km/h |
| 61 | Mravlje, DusanSlovenia | 100 km Giuliana - 50 km split (ITA)1985 | 50 km in 3:23:00 h | 14.78 km/h |
| 62 | Wong, Wai-Chung (Nestor)Hong Kong | Rotary HK Ultra Marathon 50 Km (HKG)2017 | 50 km in 3:23:05 h | 14.77 km/h |
| 63 | Tsvetkov, HristoBulgaria | Dead Sea Marathon Ein Bokek - 50km (ISR)2020 | 50 km in 3:24:39 h | 14.66 km/h |
| 64 | Chapman, KristjanMalaysia | Route 68 Challenge - 50 km (MAS)2026 | 50 km in 3:24:48 h | 14.65 km/h |
| 65 | Al Saidi, Sami Saleem SaidOman | Aspire Int'l 6:50 open race (QAT)2015 | 50 km in 3:25:44 h | 14.58 km/h |
| 66 | Stojanovic, MilovanBosnia and Herzegovina | Podgorica 50km Ultramarathon (MNE)2009 | 50 km in 3:28:27 h | 14.39 km/h |
| 67 | Bjarnason, Petur SturlaIceland | Öland Ultra (SWE)2017 | 50 km in 3:29:44 h | 14.30 km/h |
| 68 | Ramirez Alvarez, Aldo ManuelPeru | Desert Challenge Paracas 50K (PER)2018 | 50 km in 3:30:00 h | 14.29 km/h |
| 69 | Pescos, RafaelPhilippines | Mactan SPEED50 (PHI)2018 | 50 km in 3:31:45 h | 14.17 km/h |
| 70 | Tamang, Purna BahadurNepal | Annapurna 50k Ultra Trail (NEP)2014 | 50 km in 3:32:00 h | 14.15 km/h |
| 71 | Fortes, IvanCabo Verde | Santo Antão Triangle Trail (CPV)2024 | 50 km in 3:33:51 h | 14.03 km/h |
| 72 | Borjas, JuaquinVenezuela | Rumbo a Paraguaná Desert Trail 50km (VEN)2016 | 50 km in 3:34:16 h | 14.00 km/h |
| 73 | Koprivica, DragoljubMontenegro | Podgorica 50km Ultramarathon (MNE)2011 | 50 km in 3:34:52 h | 13.96 km/h |
| 74 | Mrad, WalidTunisia | Rimel challenge by Natilait (TUN)2023 | 50 km in 3:36:08 h | 13.88 km/h |
| 75 | Chocho Leon, Cristian AndresEcuador | IAAF Race Walk Challenge - Ciudad Juarez (MEX)2016 | 50 km in 3:42:57 h | 13.46 km/h |
| 76 | Dimov, ZoranNorth Macedonia | Podgorica 50km Ultramarathon (MNE)2012 | 50 km in 3:43:19 h | 13.43 km/h |
| 77 | Iriondo, GabrielChile | Endurance Challenge - Wisconsin Trail 50 km (USA)2015 | 50 km in 3:45:14 h | 13.32 km/h |
| 78 | Vieira, TiagoPortugal | AlUla Trail Race (KSA)2025 | 50 km in 3:47:29 h | 13.19 km/h |
| 79 | Aguilar, VictorBolivia | El Reto 50k (BOL)2019 | 50 km in 3:49:13 h | 13.09 km/h |
| 80 | Assel, GarryLuxembourg | Trail des Trappistes Chimay (BEL)2017 | 50 km in 3:49:28 h | 13.07 km/h |
| 81 | Fernandes, HelderAruba | Trail des Cerfs 78 (FRA)2015 | 50 km in 3:54:10 h | 12.81 km/h |
| 82 | Castaneda Checo, Rafael NicolasDominican Republic | 100 Km del Caribe Non Stop - 50KM (DOM)2024 | 50 km in 3:55:09 h | 12.76 km/h |
| 83 | Moreno, ArielPanama | Desafio Ultra Maratón 50K (PAR)2020 | 50 km in 4:03:16 h | 12.33 km/h |
| 84 | Lizano Cedeno, CesarCosta Rica | The Trail Challenge Rincon de la Vieja 50 Kms (CRC)2019 | 50 km in 4:04:51 h | 12.25 km/h |
| 85 | Toh, Wen-ShengSingapore | Ultra Trail Singapore (UTSG) (SGP)2025 | 50 km in 4:07:43 h | 12.11 km/h |
| 86 | Ebrahem, MinaEgypt | Dirty Dozen 50k Trail Run (USA)2023 | 50 km in 4:12:30 h | 11.88 km/h |
| 87 | Do, Ngan-SonVietnam | UltraMarathon Xuyen Dem 50 km (VIE)2018 | 50 km in 4:12:54 h | 11.86 km/h |
| 88 | Yildirim, MehmetTürkiye | Piney Woods TrailFest 50K (USA)2019 | 50 km in 4:13:37 h | 11.83 km/h |
| 89 | Kelley, DanCayman Islands | Off The Beaten Track 50K Ultra-Marathon (CAY)2017 | 50 km in 4:15:38 h | 11.74 km/h |
| 90 | Bensahel, FethiAlgeria | Ultramarathon des Zibans (ALG)2009 | 50 km in 4:19:00 h | 11.58 km/h |
| 91 | Farrugia, Ryan MexMalta | XTERRA Malta Gozo Trails (MLT)2024 | 50 km in 4:20:50 h | 11.50 km/h |
| 92 | Monllor, Javier (Tovi)Puerto Rico | Earth Day 50k (USA)2015 | 50 km in 4:27:33 h | 11.21 km/h |
| 93 | Sujan, MohammadBangladesh | Coastal Ultra 50 km (BAN)2025 | 50 km in 4:29:07 h | 11.15 km/h |
| 94 | Caprice, Erick JeromeMauritius | Dutch 50 km Walking Championship (NED)2011 | 50 km in 4:42:10 h | 10.63 km/h |
| 95 | Hamad, SalehChad | AlUla Trail Race - Almejdar 50k (KSA)2026 | 50 km in 4:53:07 h | 10.23 km/h |
| 96 | Myint Myat, KyawMyanmar | Southeast Asian Games - 50 km walking (SGP)1973 | 50 km in 4:53:17 h | 10.23 km/h |
| 97 | Mtuy, SimonTanzania | Ohlone 50K Wilderness Run (USA)2003 | 50 km in 4:57:03 h | 10.10 km/h |
| 98 | Al Nuami, ButiUnited Arab Emirates | Al Marmoom Ultramarathon Desert (UAE)2021 | 50 km in 5:00:04 h | 10.00 km/h |
| 99 | Ismail, Mohd. NorrismanBrunei | Beach Bunch's 50 Km Trail Challenge (BRU)2017 | 50 km in 5:05:25 h | 9.82 km/h |
| 100 | Rotela, ValerioParaguay | Sanber 50 (PAR)2023 | 50 km in 5:16:32 h | 9.48 km/h |
How fast the 50 km field runs
Everyone who finished, not only the front of the race.
What kind of races these are
- Fixed distance
- 93,601
- Fixed time
- 25,845
- Lasting more than a day
- 36,52530.6%
How far back it goes
The oldest result held here is 14 h London (GBR), run in 1798 — the era when ultra-distance walking matches were a professional spectator sport. 379 events predate 1960.
Recalculated after each scrape. Last updated 24 August 2026.