A gorgeous and challenging course that offers more than just a taste of the Kodiak 100, the 50 mile course joins the 100 mile course near the midway point and follows the same track to the finish. 50 milers will start out on a runnable section on Big Bear Lake's north shore and enjoy views of the lake, alpine forest, and fire damage. The real test will come in the second half where runners summit Sugarloaf Peak at nearly 10,000 ft, then descend Radford Rd with stunning views to the valley floor and San Gorgonio Mountain in the distance, then climb up Seven Oaks. Cruise the Skyline singletrack before the finish downtown in the village.