Ultra Running Hub Ovada, Italy · Sunday, July 26, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Ultra Del Turchino 2026
Race completed
50 km Distance
1,316 m Climbing
4.5 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 26 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 8 hours
9:36 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 89% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~270 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2026 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, July
Daytime high 28°C
Night low 18°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 14 h 56 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 390 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of road with 1,316 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes26 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 Poles1,316 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Partenza nel cuore della notte, alle 00:01, per affrontare una sfida unica: 50 km attraverso il suggestivo Passo del Turchino, tra mare e entroterra ligure-piemontese.
Similar races
Other 50K road ultras, closest in distance first.