Ultra Running Hub Uppsala, Sweden · Saturday, May 1, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Aros Marathon
175 days away
50 km Distance
293 m Climbing
2.9 Grit · Entry level
What the course asks
Climbing rate 6 m / km
Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Field size ~100 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — 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 15°C
Night low 6°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 15 h 53 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 39 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 293 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
The course follows the old railway embankment from Uppsala to Enköping.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.