Ultra Running Hub Baarn, Netherlands · Saturday, October 31, 2026
Lage Vuursche Ultra
What the course asks
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 4 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a fast & flat 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 50 km of trail with 160 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Lage Vuursche Ultra is a 50k trail race held in Baarn, Netherlands, on October 31, 2026, with an entry fee of 72 Euro. Runners face a total elevation gain of 160 meters over the 50-kilometer course, resulting in a gentle 3.2 meters of climb per kilometer. This makes it a course with minimal climbing compared to many other trail ultras.
With an 8-hour time limit, the race demands a maximum pace of 9.6 minutes per kilometer. This cutoff is tighter than 80% of its 1011 peer 50k races, leaving less margin for error or extended breaks on the course.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.