Ultra Running Hub Davos, Switzerland · Saturday, July 24, 2027
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Davos X-Trails
278 days away
68 km Distance
3,309 m Climbing
8.4 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 49 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 14 hours
12:21 min/km average. Comfortable. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. More forgiving than 68% of 50 mi races. Measured against 478 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~224 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (68km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Daytime high 17°C
Night low 7°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 15 h 14 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1896 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 68km | 224 | Manuele Polli · 05:56:29 | Jasmin Nunige · 07:21:17 |
| 2024 | 68km | 199 | Benedikt Hoffmann · 06:21:17 | Helga Fabian · 08:48:45 |
| 2023 | 68km | 177 | Benedikt Hoffmann · 05:49:35 | Nicole Signer · 08:21:15 |
| 2022 | 68km | 183 | Stephan Wenk · 05:49:22 | Heidi-Annemarie Schwartz · 07:48:57 |
The field grew 13% between 2024 (199) and 2026 (224). 21% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (68km) — 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 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 68 km of trail with 3,309 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 49 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 68 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,309 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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