Schwarzach im Pongau, Austria · Saturday, May 16, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Schwarzach Trail Salzburgerland 47 Km

Race completed

47 km Distance

2,700 m Climbing

6.4 Grit · Hardcore

47.3205° N, 13.1517° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 57 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 10 hours 12:46 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~80 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (47km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 4°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 15 h 06 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1233 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 47 km of trail with 2,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes57 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition47 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,700 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 47 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

1 große Runde um Schwarzach/92% Trail und Schotter, 8% Asphalt/ bei dieser Runde berührt man 4 Gipfelkreuze (Gamskögerl, Hochegg, Schneeberg, Hochglocker), Trailgenuß pur :-)

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