Ultra Running Hub Hengchun, Taiwan · Saturday, March 6, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Xtrail Kenting by UTMB - Xtrail 50K
184 days away
52 km Distance
1,600 m Climbing
5.0 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 31 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 13 hours
15:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 77% of 50K races. Measured against 982 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~712 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, March
Daytime high 25°C
Night low 23°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 48 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 24 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 52 km of trail with 1,600 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 31 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,600 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
With rolling terrain and ever-changing views, you’ll chase the horizon from root-laced paths to sunlit grasslands. Xtrail 50k rewards both speed and skill
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.