Doi Saket, Chiang Mai, Thailand · Saturday, October 31, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Thep Sadet Trail 50km
45 days away
56 km Distance
3,500 m Climbing
8.1 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 63 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 17 hours
18:13 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~68 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, October
Daytime high 27°C
Night low 19°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 11 h 29 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 661 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 56 km of trail with 3,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes63 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition56 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles3,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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