La Falda, Argentina · Friday, June 26, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Turmalina Ultra Trail 51K
Race completed
51 km Distance
2,500 m Climbing
6.3 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 49 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 13 hours
15:18 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 80% of 50K races. Measured against 982 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~67 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (51km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Daytime high 15°C
Night low 2°C
Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely
Daylight 10 h 08 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 942 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 51 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 49 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 51 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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