Scuol, Switzerland · Saturday, June 27, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Engiadina Scuol Trail - Alvetern Trail

Race completed

49 km Distance

3,300 m Climbing

7.4 Grit · Hardcore

46.7967° N, 10.2980° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 67 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 11 hours 13:28 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 67% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~76 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (49km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 15 h 51 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1896 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 49 km of trail with 3,300 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes67 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition49 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,300 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 49 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex 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

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

Für ambitionierte, erfahrene Läufer mit 2 steilen Anstiegen bis auf 2936 m ü. M. Mit zwei Berggipfelüberquerungen (Piz Spadla 2936m und Piz Clünas 2791m) höchst attraktiv und landschaftlich kaum zu überbieten.

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