Ultra Running Hub Scharnitz, Austria · Saturday, August 29, 2026
Karwendellauf 52 km Scharnitz-Pertisau
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1208 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52km | 733 | Thomas Roach · 03:55:48 | Maike Drieb-Schön · 04:49:59 |
| 2024 | 52km | 784 | Thomas Roach · 03:57:30 | Maike Drieb-Schön · 04:52:48 |
| 2023 | 52km | 669 | Toni Seewald · 04:04:07 | Alexandra Grimbs · 04:58:14 |
| 2022 | 52km | 659 | Thomas Farbmacher · 04:13:56 | Evi Gudelius · 05:25:24 |
| 2021 | 52km | 467 | Thomas Farbmacher · 04:13:15 | Lena Laukner · 04:53:01 |
| 2019 | 52km | 775 | Alexander Lieb · 04:17:55 | Laura Dahlmeier · 04:51:03 |
| 2018 | 52km | 687 | Alexander Lieb · 04:27:09 | Kim Schreiber · 05:23:04 |
| 2017 | 52km | 696 | Johannes Klein · 04:07:20 | Sophia Schnabl · 05:36:32 |
| 2016 | 52km | 656 | Konrad Lex · 04:21:17 | Kristin Berglund · 04:54:18 |
| 2015 | 52km | 663 | Konrad Lex · 04:11:24 | Kristin Berglund · 04:57:03 |
The field shrank 7% between 2024 (784) and 2025 (733). 30% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (52km) — 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 52 km of trail with 2,281 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 44 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,281 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Karwendellauf 52 km Scharnitz-Pertisau is a trail race in Austria, starting in Scharnitz in August. With 2281 meters of elevation gain over 52 kilometers, it presents 43.9 meters of climb per kilometer, placing it among the more challenging 50k races for elevation. The course travels over existing paths from Scharnitz, through locations like Schafstallboden, Karwendelhaus, Falkenhütte, and Eng, before reaching Pertisau am Achensee.
This race has a large field, bigger than 99% of its 2647 peer 50k races. The 14-hour time limit means a cutoff pace of 16.2 minutes per kilometer, which is more generous than 16% of 1003 peer 50k races. The entry fee is EUR 95.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.