Ultra Running Hub Paranesti Drama, Greece · Saturday, October 24, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Virgin Forest Ultra Trail (VFUT) 46 km Paranesti Path (PP)
Race completed
49 km Distance
2,000 m Climbing
5.5 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 41 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 9 hours
11:01 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 →
Field size ~112 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (46km) — 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 16°C
Night low 5°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 10 h 47 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 998 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 49 km of trail with 2,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes41 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition49 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 49 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Loop course starting/finishing in Paranesti. Surface: 71% single track, 18% dirt road, 11% asphalt. Hilly/mountainous terrain.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.