Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail P45G

Race completed

45 km Distance

2,800 m Climbing

6.5 Grit · Hardcore

46.9686° N, 10.8709° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 62 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~138 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2017 edition (45.3km) — 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 16°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 14 h 56 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2008 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2017	45.3km	138	Hannes Namberger · 06:09:56	Laetitia Pibis · 07:22:19

19% of the 2017 field were women.

DUV results for the 2017 edition (45.3km) — 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 mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 45 km of trail with 2,800 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 62 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,800 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 4.5

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

Spring Energy