Castellaneta, Italy · Sunday, October 25, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Puglia by UTMB - Castellaneta Underground Trail
Race completed
50 km Distance
1,000 m Climbing
4.0 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 20 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 8 hours
9:36 min/km average. Tight. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Tighter than 83% of 50K races. Measured against 1101 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~653 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Daytime high 22°C
Night low 15°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 10 h 46 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 167 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 653 | Daniel Pattis · 03:43:10 | Margherita Vitali · 04:21:20 |
25% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — 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 rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 20 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 1,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.