Ultra Running Hub Simrishamn, Sweden · Saturday, April 18, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Österlen Spring Trail - ÖST Ultra 60k
Race completed
60 km Distance
945 m Climbing
4.4 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 16 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 9 hours
9:00 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 ~366 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (60km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
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 60 km of trail with 945 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes60 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 60 km, without the bounce.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 60 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
A stunning course through a varied landscape. The coures crosses nine nature reserve, one national parc and several historical buildings. 80% trails and off track, 12% fire roads, 8% asphalt.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.