Ultra Running Hub Montes da Senhora, Portugal · Saturday, December 5, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Proença Cross Trail Ultra 50km
80 days away
50 km Distance
2,490 m Climbing
6.2 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 50 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
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 →
Field size ~66 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, December
Daytime high 13°C
Night low 4°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 9 h 33 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 231 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 50 km of trail with 2,490 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes50 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,490 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
From Montes da Senhora to Proença-a-Nova. A challenging, fun course that passes through some very beautiful places.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.