JFK 50 Mile
Location
Boonsboro
United States
Distance
Ultra
Date
November 21, 2026
in 76 days
Course TypePoint-to-point
Typical WeatherNovember, 4-12°C (39-54°F), usually mild
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The oldest ultramarathon in the country, running point-to-point from Boonsboro, Maryland over the Appalachian Trail and the flat C&O Canal towpath to a finish in Williamsport.
What Makes This Race Special
- Oldest ultramarathon in America
- Point-to-point course
- Crosses the Appalachian Trail
- Follows the C&O Canal towpath
- Steep Weverton Cliffs switchbacks