Ultra Running Hub Bad Hofgastein, Austria · Saturday, September 4, 2027
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Adidas Terrex Infinite Trails 60K
353 days away
62 km Distance
5,200 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 84 m / km
Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.
Time limit 14 hours
13:33 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 80% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~106 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (62km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Daytime high 13°C
Night low 3°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 13 h 15 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1697 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical 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 62 km of trail with 5,200 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes84 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition62 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles5,200 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Der Lauf führt über drei Gipfel des Gasteinertals. Der erste Gipfel ist der Gamskarkogel (2.467m), Europas höchster Grasberg.
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