Mandarfen, Austria · Friday, July 31, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail P60

Race completed

63 km Distance

4,300 m Climbing

9.6 Grit · Elite / extreme

46.9686° N, 10.8709° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 68 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~66 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (63km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 16°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 14 h 59 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2008 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain 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 63 km of trail with 4,300 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes68 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition63 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles4,300 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 63 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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Course Notes

Der Pitz Alpine verspricht mit der Gletscherquerung und den Wegen durch die kraftvollen Berge des Pitztals wieder ein außergewöhnliches Event am Dach Tirols zu werden.

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