Ultra Running Hub Brugg, Switzerland · Sunday, June 13, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Aare Trail
229 days away
51 km Distance
2,104 m Climbing
5.7 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 41 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 8 hours
9:25 min/km average. Tight. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Tighter than 89% of 50K races. Measured against 1075 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, June
Daytime high 22°C
Night low 12°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 15 h 55 m of light
Regional 2001-2025 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 547 m. Not a forecast.
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 51 km of trail with 2,104 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 41 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 2,104 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 51 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Aare Trail is a 51km trail race with 2104m of elevation gain in Brugg, Switzerland, scheduled for June 13, 2027. With 41.3m of climb per kilometer, it is a demanding course.
The 8-hour time limit means a required pace of 9.4 minutes per kilometer. This cut-off is tighter than 89% of 50k cut-offs, leaving less margin than most races in its class. The course description mentions varied ascents and forest paths, including the highest point in Aargau canton, on a point-to-point route to Aarau.
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