Ultra Running Hub Olbersdorf, Germany · Saturday, April 24, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Zittauer Gebirgslauf 50km
220 days away
50 km Distance
1,300 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 7 hours
8:24 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Among the tightest 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~64 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
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, April
Daytime high 14°C
Night low 3°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 14 h 19 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 327 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 trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,300 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 Poles1,300 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.