Ultra Running Hub Ligatne, Latvia · Sunday, August 2, 2026
Fixed Distance Marathon
Gauja Trail by UTMB - 50K
Race completed
45 km Distance
1,200 m Climbing
4.1 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 27 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 10 hours
13:20 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a Marathon. Measured against 43 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~786 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45km | 786 | Miguel Benitez Bermejo · 03:40:58 | Dominika Magdalena Stelmach · 04:38:56 |
32% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 45 km of trail with 1,200 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 27 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,200 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other Marathon trail ultras, closest in distance first.