Dogna (UD), Italy · Saturday, June 19, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Alpe Adria Montasio 55

245 days away

55 km Distance

3,892 m Climbing

8.6 Grit · Elite / extreme

46.4479° N, 13.3151° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 71 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Field size ~11 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (46km) — 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 20°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 15 h 49 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1067 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	46km	11	Dieter Bemmerl · 07:28:06	Greta Bruno · 08:21:44
2025	63km	7	Andrea Menegatti · 11:36:38	Sabine Grafl · 14:34:00
2024	51km	51	Christoph Oberbucher · 08:19:38	Julia Aldrian · 10:26:10
2023	59km	44	Federico Ganassi Spallanzani · 07:57:21	Marta Cunico · 09:24:49
2022	55km	37	Matic Caculovic · 07:29:50	Cristiana Follador · 09:49:47
2021	63km	61	Mauro Rasom · 08:21:44	Marta Ripamonti · 11:13:41

The field grew 57% between 2025 (7) and 2026 (11). 18% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (46km) — 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 vertical 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 55 km of trail with 3,892 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 71 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,892 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The Alpe Adria Montasio 55, a 55-kilometer trail race, will next take place on June 19, 2027, in Dogna (UD), Italy. Over its 6 editions since 2021, the race has seen a smaller field than 81% of 50k races, with a peak of 11 finishers in 2026.

This 55-kilometer course features 3892 meters of elevation gain, making it a demanding prospect with 70.8 meters of climb per kilometer. This amount of climbing means runners will encounter a significantly steeper course than many other 50k events.

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