Campulung Moldovenesc, Romania · Saturday, July 25, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Bucovina Ultra Rocks by UTMB - Ladys Rocks
Race completed
48 km Distance
3,200 m Climbing
7.2 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 67 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 13 hours
16:15 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 ~355 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (48km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Daytime high 23°C
Night low 12°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 15 h 17 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 839 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 48 km of trail with 3,200 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes67 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles3,200 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
A classic loop between Rarau (1650m) – Giumalau (1857m)-Runc (1120m) with start/finish Campulung Moldovenesc (Runc ski slope)
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.