Dogna (UD), Italy · Saturday, June 20, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Alpe Adria Ultra Jof

Race completed

46 km Distance

3,900 m Climbing

8.2 Grit · Hardcore

46.4483° N, 13.3150° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 85 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 16 hours 20:52 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1063 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

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 46 km of trail with 3,900 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 85 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 46 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,900 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The Alpe Adria Ultra Jof, a 46 km trail race, was held in Dogna (UD), Italy. It offered a course with 3900 meters of elevation gain, which at 84.8 meters of climb per kilometer, makes it a very hilly 50k race. The entry fee ranged from 48 to 63 Euro.

With a 16-hour time limit, the cut-off was more generous than 96% of 50k races. This allowed for a pace of up to 20.9 minutes per kilometer. The race, organized by ASD SentieroUNO, has been held 6 times since 2021. The most recent edition in 2026 had 11 finishers.

The field size was smaller than 81% of 50k fields.

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