Billingen Trail Marathon

Race completed

47 km Distance

1,086 m Climbing

4.0 Grit · Challenging

What the course asks

Climbing rate 23 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 8 hours 10:13 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 76% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~64 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (47km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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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 47 km of trail with 1,086 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes23 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition47 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,086 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 47 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 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

Skratch Labs