Ultra Running Hub Taurkalne, Latvia · Friday, August 28, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Taurlandia Ultra
Race completed
50 km Distance
266 m Climbing
2.9 Grit · Entry level
What the course asks
Climbing rate 5 m / km
Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Time limit 10 hours
12:00 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 →
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a fast & flat 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 50 km of trail with 266 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.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
TAURLANDIA is the first ultra distance race in history, which is held in Bauska region. Taurkalne is a fabulously picturesque place, where runners will have the opportunity to test their strength in a distance longer than a marathon.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.