Ultra Running Hub Bern, Switzerland · Saturday, December 19, 2026
Solstice Ultra
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
Typical conditions, December
Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 752 m. Not a forecast.
Course notes
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- 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 Solstice Ultra is a 50k track race held in Bern, Switzerland, on December 19, 2026. Runners have 8 hours to complete the 50-kilometer distance.
The time limit for this race is tighter than 84% of 50k cut-offs, allowing for a pace of 9.6 minutes per kilometer. This means the event is geared towards runners who can maintain a consistent pace, leaving less margin for extended breaks or slower sections compared to 16% of other 50k races. The entry fee is 65 CHF.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.