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Justin Poehnelt
WAITLIST ACTIVE July 18, 2026
Harding Hustle

50K

Modjeska Canyon, CA
Other Distances: 30K15K
Field Strength
73.4%
1 Elite (90+)
Total Entrants
147
Registered Runners

Held in the rugged Santa Ana Mountains of Orange County, California, the Harding Hustle is a grueling trail race known for its relentless climbs and intense summer heat. The course primarily utilizes the historic Harding Truck Trail, pushing runners through the remote chaparral of Cleveland National Forest to reach the highest summits in the region.

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Field Strength

Field Strength
73.4%
Rank of 20th
+6.9%
Median Rank
70.9%
90+
1
80-89
11
60-79
35
<60
6
New
94
Elite Runners (90+)
Count
1
-0.1 vs avg
% of Field
0.7%
-0.2% vs avg

About rankings: Stats based on 53 runners with 5+ UltraSignup finishes.

Field Strength is the UltraSignup rank of the 20th strongest qualified runner—a higher value indicates greater depth of talent.

Excluded: 40 with <5 finishes, 54 unranked

90+ = Elite • 80-89 = Strong • 60-79 = Experienced • <60 = Developing

Registration Analysis

Total Entrants
147
Ranked Runners
53
Field Size Meter
Smallest (51) Largest (200)

Field

Top Men

Rank Score
KT
Kevin Taddonio
6 results
Del Mar, CA
90.9%
CP
Colby Piehler-Pike
7 results
Menifee, CA
89.7%
KW
Kevin Walker
18 results
Los Angeles, CA
86.5%
CR
Cooper Ras
5 results
Costa Mesa, CA
86.4%
BW
Ben Wold
5 results
Orange, CA
85.9%