Orbey, Haut-Rhin, France · Saturday, July 10, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

19ème Trail du Pays Welche

313 days away

50 km Distance

2,113 m Climbing

5.7 Grit · Challenging

What the course asks

Climbing rate 42 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 9 hours 10:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 72% of 50K races. Measured against 976 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~201 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

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.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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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 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.