Ultra Running Hub Couvet, Switzerland · Saturday, May 30, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Swiss Canyon Trail 51K
Race completed
52 km Distance
2,630 m Climbing
6.5 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 51 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 13 hours
15:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 78% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~661 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 16°C
Night low 7°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 15 h 33 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 782 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 52 km of trail with 2,630 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes51 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,630 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Couvet, Noraigue, Les Petit Fauconnieres, Carriere de Motiers, La Font,Couvet. Un magnifique panorama sur le canyon le plus célèbre de Suisse, le Creux du Van.
Similar races
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