Phetchabun, Thailand · Sunday, June 27, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Ultra-Trail Khao Kho

269 days away

50 km Distance

1,930 m Climbing

5.4 Grit · Challenging

16.4190° N, 101.1606° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 39 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 15 hours 18:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 90% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~34 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 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, June

Daytime high 29°C

Night low 22°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 13 h 06 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 509 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	34	Nuttapong Sreedach · 06:20:47	Tantima Assawatheeranan · 08:46:37
2024	48km	20	Phatthara Nakkarapibran · 06:02:08	Chutchadakorn Santhuenkeaw · 09:58:48
2023	48km	143	Seksan Popatsa · 04:48:40	Darika Suwanmongkol · 05:36:37
2022	48km	173	Paul Dunn · 04:32:38	Phattharaphon Noimor · 04:38:48
2019	60km	62	Sanya Khanchai · 06:06:24	Nalin Likhitthamnit · 08:50:10

The field grew 70% between 2024 (20) and 2026 (34). 21% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — 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 rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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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 50 km of trail with 1,930 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 39 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 1,930 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 15 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

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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