Ultra Running Hub Orival, France · Sunday, May 10, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
La Viking NordicWalk & Trail - La Route dOdin
Race completed
46 km Distance
1,600 m Climbing
4.7 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 35 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 7 hours
9:08 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Among the tightest 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~103 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (46km) — 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 18°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 15 h 05 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 119 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 46 km of trail with 1,600 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes35 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition46 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,600 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 46 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.