karkyra, KGZ · Saturday, June 19, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Karkyra Ultra

224 days away

60 km Distance

1,210 m Climbing

4.8 Grit · Challenging

What the course asks

Climbing rate 20 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 10 hours 10:00 min/km average. Tight. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Tighter than 77% of 50K races. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~15 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (60km) — 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	60km	15	Matvei Durkin · 05:46:02	Assem Abisheva · 07:55:32
2025	60km	11	Pedro Vizuete · 05:13:16	Rauan Danabayeva · 08:17:25

The field grew 36% between 2025 (11) and 2026 (15). 20% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (60km) — 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 rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 60 km of trail with 1,210 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 20 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 60 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,210 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 60 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

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