Moosalamoo Ultra

Race completed

58 km Distance

5,000 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

41.5823° N, 85.8344° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 86 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Field size ~46 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (36mi) — 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 28°C

Night low 16°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 14 h 26 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 268 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.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 58 km of trail with 5,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes86 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition58 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles5,000 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 58 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

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

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