Ilomantsi, Finland · Saturday, August 29, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Pogostan Ultra Trail 50km

Race completed
50 km Distance
810 m Climbing
3.7 Grit · Challenging
62.6716° N, 30.9328° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 16 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 12 hours 14:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 70% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 19°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 14 h 49 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 137 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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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 50 km of trail with 810 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
  • Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
  • Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
  • HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
  • GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
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