Are you planning to run an ultramarathon and want to know how far 50K is in miles? If yes then you are in the right place. 50K in miles is 31.07 miles or 50 kilometers. K here stands for kilometer so don’t confuse k with anything else.
50K is just 5 miles more than a regular marathon race. The 50K race is also considered an ultramarathon race or long run. Other ultramarathon races are 50K, 50 miles, 100K, and 100 miles. If you have finished a few marathon races then your next goal will be to finish the 50K race.
How Long is 50K in Miles?
50K in miles is 31.07 miles.
We have also covered how far is 10K in miles. If you are planning to run a 50k race then you should have completed at least one marathon. If you have completed a marathon then it wouldn’t be much difficult for you to finish a 50 kilometers race.
The 50K race style is quite different from a regular road marathon. 50K races are mostly trail races so you will be running slower than on the roads. The main goal of the 50K race is to increase strength and endurance.
50K World Record
The 50 km world record is held by Stephen Mokoka, a South African long-distance runner. He completed the 50K race within 2 hours 40 minutes 13 seconds on 6 March, 2022 in South Africa. If someone wants to make a world record, he should have a pace of 5:09 per mile.
How Long is 100K in Miles?
100K in miles is 62.14 miles.
The 100K run is 2.4x longer than a regular marathon race. If you have completed your goal of 50K race then you can plan to run 100K long run.
How long 50K Training Takes?
So how long will it take to train for your first 50K? It totally depends on your running experience. If you are an absolute beginner then it will take about 1 year to train for the 50K ultramarathon.
If you have finished marathon races under 4 hours then you can prepare for 50k within 3-6 months. The advanced runners can prepare for the race within 2-3 months.
50K Training Plan
Here is the 26 weeks training plan by Hal Higdon to make you ready for your first ultramarathon.
Week 1:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 3 Mi Run
Wednesday: 5 Mi Run
Thursday: 3 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 5 Mile Pace
Sunday: 10 Mi Run
Week 2:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 3 Mi Run
Wednesday: 5 Mi Run
Thursday: 3 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 5 Mile Pace
Sunday: 1.5 Hour Run
Week 3:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 3 Mi Run
Wednesday: 6 Mi Run
Thursday: 3 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 6 Mile Pace
Sunday: 8 Mi Run
Week 4:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 3 Mi Run
Wednesday: 6 Mi Run
Thursday: 3 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 6 Mile Pace
Sunday: 13 Mi Run
Week 5:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 3 Mi Run
Wednesday: 7 Mi Run
Thursday: 3 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 7 Mile Pace
Sunday: 2 Hour Run
Week 6:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 3 Mi Run
Wednesday: 7 Mi Run
Thursday: 3 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 7 Mile Pace
Sunday: 10 Mi Run
Week 7:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 4 Mi Run
Wednesday: 8 Mi Run
Thursday: 4 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 5 Mile Pace
Sunday: 16 Mi Run
Week 8:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 4 Mi Run
Wednesday: 8 Mi Run
Thursday: 4 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 8 Mile Pace
Sunday: 2.5 Hour Run
Week 9:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 4 Mi Run
Wednesday: 9 Mi Run
Thursday: 4 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: Rest
Sunday: 13.1 Mi Run
Week 10:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 4 Mi Run
Wednesday: 9 Mi Run
Thursday: 4 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 9 Mile Pace
Sunday: 3 Hour Run
Week 11:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 5 Mi Run
Wednesday: 10 Mi Run
Thursday: 5 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 10 Mile Pace
Sunday: 20 Mi Run
Week 12:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 5 Mi Run
Wednesday: 6 Mi Run
Thursday: 5 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 6 Mile Pace
Sunday: 2 Hour Run
Week 13:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 5 Mi Run
Wednesday: 10 Mi Run
Thursday: 5 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 10 Mile Pace
Sunday: 20 Mi Run
Week 14:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 5 Mi Run
Wednesday: 6 Mi Run
Thursday: 5 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 6 Mile Pace
Sunday: 2.5 Hour Run
Week 15:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 5 Mi Run
Wednesday: 10 Mi Run
Thursday: 5 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 10 Mile Pace
Sunday: 20 Mi Run
Week 16:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 5 Mi Run
Wednesday: 8 Mi Run
Thursday: 5 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 10 Mile Pace
Sunday: 3 Hour Run
Week 17:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 4 Mi Run
Wednesday: 6 Mi Run
Thursday: 4 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 4 Mile Pace
Sunday: 8 Mi Run
Week 18:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 3 Mi Run
Wednesday: 4 Mi Run
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 2 Mile Pace
Sunday: 26.2 Mi Run
Week 19:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Rest
Thursday: 1 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 1 Hour Run
Sunday: 1 Hour Run
Week 20:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 4 Mi Run
Wednesday: 10 Mi Run
Thursday: 3 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 1 Hour pace
Sunday: 3 Hour Run
Week 21:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 3 Mi Run
Wednesday: 6 Mi Run
Thursday: 3 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 1.5 Hour Run
Sunday: 2 Hour Run
Week 22:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 3 Mi Run
Wednesday: 10 Mi Run
Thursday: 3 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 1.5 Hour Pace
Sunday: 4 Hour Run
Week 23:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 4 Mi Run
Wednesday: 7 Mi Run
Thursday: 4 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 2 Hour Run
Sunday: 3 Hour Run
Week 24:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 4 Mi Run
Wednesday: 10 Mi Run
Thursday: 4 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 2 Hour Pace
Sunday: 5 Hour Run
Week 25:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 4 Mi Run
Wednesday: 8 Mi Run
Thursday: 4 Mi Run
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 1 Hour Run
Sunday: 1 Hour Run
Week 26:
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 4 Mi Run
Wednesday: 4 Mi Run
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Rest
Saturday: 2 Mi Run
Sunday: 31.1 Mi (50K Run)
50K Run FAQ
What is a good 50k time?
5 Hours is a good 50K time. If you finish the race under 5 hours, you will be considered an average runner.
Is a 50K an ultra marathon?
Yes, 50K is an ultra marathon. Any road race longer than a marathon will be considered an ultra marathon.
Is 50K more than a marathon?
Yes, 50K is more than a marathon. A marathon is 26.2 miles while 50K is 31.1 miles.
Is running 50k hard?
Yes, running 50K is hard but if you train right, it is a great challenge to improve your strength and endurance.
