Ultra Running Hub Koh Chang Tai, Thailand · Saturday, May 2, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
KCTCT The Cascade
Race completed
54 km Distance
2,415 m Climbing
6.3 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 45 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 17 hours
18:53 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1007 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 (54km) — 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 29°C
Night low 27°C
Rainfall Wet — expect rain
Daylight 12 h 34 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 76 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 54 km of trail with 2,415 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes45 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition54 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,415 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
The course is a hilly trail.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.