Ut4M 50 Taillefer

Race completed

46.5 km Distance

3,219 m Climbing

7.2 Grit · Hardcore

45.0455° N, 5.7063° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 69 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 13 hours 16:46 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 86% of 50K races. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~195 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2023 edition (49.6km) — 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 23°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 15 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1047 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.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 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 3,219 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes69 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 Poles3,219 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

New Balance