Großarl, Austria · Saturday, August 29, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Mountainman Großarltal 68km
Race completed
68 km Distance
3,830 m Climbing
9.1 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 56 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 15 hours
13:14 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 76% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~46 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (68km) — 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 18°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 13 h 35 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1697 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 68 km of trail with 3,830 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes56 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition68 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles3,830 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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