Scharnitz, Austria · Saturday, August 29, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Karwendellauf 52 km Scharnitz-Pertisau

Race completed

52 km Distance

2,281 m Climbing

6.0 Grit · Hardcore

47.3890° N, 11.2645° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 44 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 14 hours 16:09 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 84% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~733 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 20°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Wet — expect rain

Daylight 13 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1208 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.

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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 52 km of trail with 2,281 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes44 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,281 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

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

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

Von Scharnitz über den Schafstallboden, das Karwendelhaus, Falkenhütte, Eng, Binsalm, den Gramai Hochleger und die Gramai Alm bis nach Pertisau am Achensee. Die 52 km Strecke verläuft ausschließlich auf bestehenden Wegen.

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