Ultra Running Hub St. Barbara im Mürztal, Austria · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Veitscher Skytrail
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (54km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 840 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54km | 56 | Andreas Postl · 04:59:32 | Nadja Spitzer · 07:08:11 |
18% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (54km) — 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
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 54 km of trail with 2,511 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 47 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 54 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,511 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Veitscher Skytrail is a 54 km trail race in St. Barbara im Mürztal, Austria, with 2511 meters of elevation gain. This makes for 46.5 meters of climb per kilometer, a higher climb-to-distance ratio than 62% of 50k races.
The 12-hour time limit translates to a 13.3 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace, which is more generous than 34% of 50k races. With 56 finishers in its most recent edition, the Veitscher Skytrail has a smaller field than 62% of its 50k peers.
B-TRAIL.Events organizes this race, with an entry fee of 90 Euro. It takes place on June 27.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.