Ultra Running Hub Fundata, Romania · Saturday, July 4, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Carpathia Bucegi Trails 57km
Race completed
57 km Distance
3,330 m Climbing
7.8 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 58 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 15 hours
15:47 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 83% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~68 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (57km) — 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 22°C
Night low 12°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 15 h 35 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1098 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 57 km of trail with 3,330 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes58 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition57 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles3,330 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
The route touches some of the most important points of Bucegi Mountains, such as Omu Peak, passing through Şaua Strunga and the Bătrâna Refuge.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.