karkyra, KGZ · Saturday, June 19, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Karkyra Ultra

224 days away

60 km Distance

1,210 m Climbing

4.8 Grit · Challenging

What the course asks

Climbing rate 20 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 10 hours 10:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 78% of 50K races. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~15 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (60km) — 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 60 km of trail with 1,210 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes20 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,210 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 60 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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