Ultra Running Hub Albstadt, Germany · Saturday, April 24, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Up the hill 50km
168 days away
50 km Distance
2,100 m Climbing
5.7 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 42 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 10 hours
12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, April
Daytime high 13°C
Night low 2°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 14 h 06 m of light
Regional 2001-2025 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 690 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 2,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes42 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 Poles2,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
50 km & 2100 Hm: Anspruchsvoller Ultratrail durch profiliertes Gelände am Albtrauf. Die Strecke bietet steile Anstiege, flowige Singletrails und schnelle Downhills. Läufer werden an insgesamt 4 Verpflegungspunkten (VPs) bestens versorgt.
Similar races
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