Matterhorn Ultraks

Race completed

49 km Distance

3,600 m Climbing

7.9 Grit · Hardcore

46.0200° N, 7.7486° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 73 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 15 hours 18:22 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 ~814 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (49km) — 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 14°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 13 h 52 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2251 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical 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 49 km of trail with 3,600 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes73 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition49 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles3,600 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

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

Maurten