Glasriket Ultra

Race completed

50 km Distance

423 m Climbing

3.1 Grit · Challenging

56.6144° N, 15.4171° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 8 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Field size ~10 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (50.5km) — 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 16°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 16 h 51 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 89 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

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

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 423 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.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 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

Maurten