Lackenhof, Austria · Saturday, June 13, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Ötscher Trail

Race completed

50 km Distance

2,322 m Climbing

6.0 Grit · Hardcore

47.8697° N, 15.1516° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 46 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 14:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 70% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~67 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (51,45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 22°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 15 h 58 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 568 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	51,45km	67	Markus Rossmann · 05:26:08	Ines Pattera · 06:05:23

21% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (51,45km) — 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.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,322 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 46 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,322 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

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 Ötscher Trail is a 50k trail race in Lackenhof, Austria, with 2322 meters of elevation gain. This climb means 46.4 meters of ascent for every kilometer, making it a challenging course.

With a 12-hour time limit, the 14.4 minutes per kilometer cut-off pace is tighter than 24% of other 50k races. This leaves less margin for error or extended breaks compared to many other events at this distance. The entry fee is 90 Euro.

The race saw 67 finishers in its first edition in 2026, making its field size larger than 67% of its 2647 peer 50k races. The course is described as featuring many trail paths, including the Crand Canyon of Austria, the Ötschergräben.

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