Race library · Maryland
JFK 50 Mile 50 Mile
Details as published by the race; the course track is on its way
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Boonsboro, MD
- 50.0 mi (80.5 km)
- 2,949 ft of climb
- Start 6:00 AM
- 8 aid stations
Aid stations and cutoffs
| # | Aid station | Mile (km) | Cutoff | Crew access | Drop bag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Mountain Inn | 2.5 mi 4.0 km | 7:15 AM | No | No |
| 2 | Gathland Gap | 9.3 mi 15.0 km | 9:15 AM | No | No |
| 3 | Weverton | 15.5 mi 24.9 km | 11:30 AM | Yes | No |
| 4 | Antietam Aqueduct | 27.3 mi 43.9 km | 2:00 PM | Yes | No |
| 5 | Snyder's Landing | 34.4 mi 55.4 km | 3:45 PM | No | No |
| 6 | Taylor's Landing | 38.7 mi 62.3 km | 4:45 PM | Yes | No |
| 7 | Dam #4 | 41.8 mi 67.3 km | 5:30 PM | No | No |
| 8 | Downsville | 46.0 mi 74.0 km | 6:30 PM | No | No |
Course notes
The JFK 50 Mile was first held in the spring of 1963. Although open to the public, the JFK 50 Mile is, in spirit, a military race.
Links
Official race website Registration
Register with the raceThe free pacing plan opens here once the course track is in the library. Racing it before then? Import the race's GPX in the app and plan from that.