Val di Zoldo, Italy · Friday, June 12, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Dolomiti Extreme Trail 55km

Race completed

55 km Distance

3,800 m Climbing

8.5 Grit · Elite / extreme

46.3423° N, 12.1563° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 69 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 15 hours 16:22 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 85% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~483 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 15 h 44 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1629 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 55 km of trail with 3,800 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes69 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,800 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

53 kilometres of pure dolomites thrill! Climbing up and down between rocks and open landscapes, the route will allow you to view and push towards every next destination and look back on what you have achieved, every step of the way.

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