Puli Township, Taiwan · Saturday, November 21, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Formosa Trail 75Km
79 days away
75 km Distance
3,750 m Climbing
9.4 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 50 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 18 hours
14:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 84% of 50 mi races. Measured against 445 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~168 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (75km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, November
Daytime high 19°C
Night low 12°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 10 h 54 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1323 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 75 km of trail with 3,750 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 75 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,750 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.
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