Großarl, Austria · Saturday, August 29, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Mountainman Großarltal 68km

Race completed

68 km Distance

3,830 m Climbing

9.1 Grit · Elite / extreme

47.2374° N, 13.2014° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 56 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 15 hours 13:14 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 76% of 50 mi races. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~46 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (68km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 13 h 35 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1697 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	68km	46	Stefan Ungericht · 07:27:24	Julia Langeder · 09:37:14

15% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (68km) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 68 km of trail with 3,830 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 56 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 68 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,830 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The Mountainman Großarltal 68km, a trail race in Großarl, Austria, challenges runners with 3830 meters of elevation gain over 68 kilometers. The course has a climb rate of 56.3 meters per kilometer, making it a demanding event in its 50-mile peer group.

With a 15-hour time limit, this race has a cutoff tighter than 24% of its 452 peers, requiring a pace no slower than 13.2 minutes per kilometer to finish. The entry fee ranges from 110 to 130€.

The first edition in 2025 saw 46 finishers, placing its field size as bigger than 49% of 649 comparable 50-mile races. The next running is scheduled for August 29, 2026.

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