Ultra Running Hub Maria Alm, Austria · Saturday, June 6, 2026
Hochkönig Ultraks - HK48
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (48km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1233 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48km | 393 | Jaka Oblak · 04:56:34 | Celina Jelinek · 05:56:12 |
| 2025 | 48.6km | 221 | Dimitri Chapelle · 05:07:50 | Lisa Madlener · 06:29:43 |
| 2023 | 49.8km | 187 | Mathias Deutschbauer · 05:23:29 | Kristyna Cerna · 06:13:43 |
| 2022 | 49.8km | 194 | Alexander Hutter · 05:22:31 | Kristyna Cerna · 06:46:42 |
| 2021 | 49.8km | 157 | Tomas Farnik · 05:10:41 | Sabine Wurmsam · 06:31:29 |
| 2019 | 49km | 266 | Andreas Postl · 05:29:08 | Sabine Wurmsam · 06:21:06 |
| 2018 | 47km | 291 | Christoph Lauterbach · 04:32:43 | Anna Clipet · 06:15:00 |
| 2017 | 48km | 182 | Christoph Lauterbach · 04:44:56 | Anna Strakova · 05:47:27 |
| 2016 | 48km | 138 | Michael Kabicher · 04:50:03 | Cäcilia Schreyer · 06:11:41 |
The field grew 78% between 2025 (221) and 2026 (393). 25% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (48km) — 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 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 48 km of trail with 2,940 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 61 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,940 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Hochkönig Ultraks - HK48 in Maria Alm, Austria, is a 48-kilometer trail race that has been held 9 times since 2016. Its 2940 meters of elevation gain mean it climbs 61 meters for every kilometer, making it a demanding course.
With 393 finishers in its latest edition, this race draws a larger field than 97% of its 2647 peer 50k races. Runners have 14 hours to complete the course, which translates to a cutoff pace of 17.5 minutes per kilometer. This time limit is tighter than 10% of 1003 peer 50k races, requiring a consistent pace throughout.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.