Pörtschach, Austria · Saturday, May 9, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Wörthersee Trail Festival

Race completed

64 km Distance

1,800 m Climbing

5.9 Grit · Challenging

46.6360° N, 14.1448° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 28 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 12 hours 11:15 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~119 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (64km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 14 h 43 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 862 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 64 km of trail with 1,800 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes28 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,800 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

Der Ultra führt dich einmal rund um den Wörthersee – mit abwechslungsreichen Trails, Forstwegen und Panoramablicken. Markierungen und GPX-Track sorgen für Orientierung. Auf folgenden Untergründen wirst du laufen: Trail: 24.2 km Asphalt: 17.1 km

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