Ultra Running Hub Orbey, Haut-Rhin, France · Saturday, July 10, 2027
19ème Trail du Pays Welche
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 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, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 496 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 201 | Baptiste Derouin · 04:33:24 | Sophie Rulkin · 06:16:11 |
| 2024 | 52.2km | 154 | Guillaume Lo · 04:49:51 | Ludivine Froment · 05:30:15 |
| 2023 | 52.2km | 145 | Germain Mougenot · 05:11:34 | Dorianne Froment · 05:51:37 |
| 2022 | 52.2km | 149 | Andre Ribeiro · 05:11:20 | Emeline Meyer · 06:25:53 |
| 2021 | 52.2km | 196 | Sebastien Spehler · 04:19:56 | Simone Schwarz · 06:09:04 |
| 2019 | 50km | 204 | Yoann Parmentier · 04:41:42 | Simone Schwarz · 05:28:24 |
| 2018 | 50km | 197 | Marius Nagel · 04:52:02 | Simone Schwarz · 05:44:15 |
| 2017 | 50km | 183 | Adrien dos Santos · 04:49:56 | Carole Millet · 05:33:02 |
| 2016 | 50km | 200 | Julien Sapy · 04:28:15 | Estelle Patou · 05:54:47 |
| 2015 | 50km | 192 | Mathieu Martinez · 04:29:36 | Julia Fatton · 06:03:32 |
The field grew 31% between 2024 (154) and 2025 (201). 13% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,113 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 42 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,113 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The 19ème Trail du Pays Welche, a 50k trail race, will take place in Orbey, France, on July 10, 2027. It offers a total elevation gain of 2113 meters over 50 kilometers, averaging 42.3 meters of climb per kilometer.
With a time limit of 9 hours, the cut-off pace is 10.8 minutes per kilometer. This time limit is tighter than 65% of 50k cut-offs, allowing less margin than 35% of comparable races. The entry fee ranges from 43 to 46 euros.
The last edition in 2025 had 201 finishers, making it bigger than 91% of 50k fields and smaller than 9% of its peers. The race has been held since 2015, with the 19th edition scheduled for 2027.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.