AUTRICHE · Tyrol
Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal 50km: Tyrol's Most Gradient-Extreme Alpine Ultra in the Heart of the Zillertal
Distance
50 km
Date
Droit d’inscription
115 EUR
€ / km
€2.30
Zillertal brutality: steep alpine climbs, sky-high panoramas, and a resort town built for race weekends.
Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal 50km (RK50) is the shortest of three distances at Austria's Ultraks Zillertal festival in Mayrhofen, Tyrol — a UTMB Index race starting from Josef-Riedl-Platz in the heart of the Zillertal resort town and climbing into the surrounding alpine terrain. With 3,200m D+ over approximately 48km of course, D+/km of 64m ranks 26th of 390 European ultras for vertical density — top 7% most vertical. The race is defined by extreme gradient steepness in both directions: average uphill gradient ranks 22nd of 390 European ultras (top 6% steepest), while average downhill gradient ranks 377th of 390 for gentleness — meaning only 13 races in the database have steeper average descent gradient. The single biggest descent drops 921m at an average gradient of -17.55%. Entry is €115 early bird (€130 from May 1; €140 from race day), plus a platform fee. Not sold out. Nearest airport: Innsbruck (INN), approximately 65 minutes away — not classified as FAR. First held in 2019. 2026 race date: September 4.
Élévation et Terrain
Mètres totaux
3,200m
D+/KM
64.0m/km
Pour référence, le Tor des Géants 330 km a 73 D+/km.
Pente montante moyenne
17.4%
Pente descendante moyenne
-18.8%
Distribution du gradient de montée
| 2–5% | 3.8 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 4.9 km | |
| 10–15% | 3.3 km | |
| 15–20% | 2.3 km | |
| 20%+ | 6.2 km |
Profil de parcours
AnalysedDétail du terrain
| 42.6% | Montée |
|---|---|
| 18% | Plat |
| 39.5% | Descente |
Terrain
Ascensions
Principales montées
| 1 | 7.7 km · 921 m gain starts km 5 · avg 12% · max 120.6% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 5.6 km · 687 m gain starts km 14 · avg 12.4% · max 77.3% |
| 3 | 2.9 km · 564 m gain starts km 2 · avg 19.4% · max 127.5% |
Principales descentes
| 1 | 6.6 km · 932 m drop starts km 27 · avg -14.1% · max -82% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.5 km · 616 m drop starts km 39 · avg -17.5% · max -83.3% |
| 3 | 5 km · 579 m drop starts km 43 · avg -12% · max -116.7% |
Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal 50km: Tyrol's Most Gradient-Extreme Alpine Ultra in the Heart of the Zillertal
What Makes the Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal 50km Stand Out▼
Q: How far is the Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal 50km and what is the elevation gain? A: The Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal 50km (RK50) covers 50km officially (48.08km by GPX analysis) with 3,200m D+ confirmed by both official figures and GPX measurement — no conflict. D+/km of 64m (based on nominal 50km) ranks 26th of 390 European ultras for vertical density — top 7% most vertical. GPX D- is 3,481m; the format is expected to be a loop or near-loop from Mayrhofen town centre — verify the 2026 route at mayrhofen.ultraks.com/en/rk50/. The race is a UTMB Index event. 2026 race date: September 4, 2026.
Course Profile: Josef-Riedl-Platz to Alpine Zillertal and Back, 3,200m D+ in 50km▼
Q: What is the course route of the Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal 50km? A: The RK50 starts from Josef-Riedl-Platz in central Mayrhofen, climbing from the Zillertal valley floor into the surrounding Tyrolean alpine terrain. The Ultraks Zillertal festival co-stages 70km and 101km distances on the same weekend, all based in Mayrhofen. The 101km (Z101) is the race's flagship distance. For the 2026 RK50 course map, checkpoint details, and cut-off times, check mayrhofen.ultraks.com/en/rk50/. GPX is available from the official site and UTMB Index.
Terrain and Gradient: Where the Mayrhofen RK50 Ranks Among 390 European Ultras▼
Q: What is the terrain like on the Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal 50km? A: The RK50 is defined by extreme gradient intensity in both ascent and descent. Average uphill gradient ranks 22nd of 390 European ultras (top 6% steepest), while average downhill gradient ranks 377th of 390 for gentleness — placing the RK50 among the 14 most technically demanding descent courses in European ultra running. The single biggest descent drops 921m at -17.55% average gradient. D+/km ranks 26th of 390. Approximately 21% of the course is nominally flat (Mayrhofen valley floor); the remaining 79% runs at extreme gradient in both directions. Technical singletrack, exposed ridgelines, and rocky alpine terrain characterize the mountain sections.
Entry Fee, UTMB Index Status, and Registration for the Ultraks Zillertal 50km▼
Q: What is the entry fee for the Mayrhofen Ultraks Zillertal 50km and is it sold out? A: The 2026 RK50 entry is tiered: €115 (from January 1, 2026 — early bird), €130 (from May 1, 2026), and €140 (from September 4 — race day). A platform fee of €0.60 + 4.2% per participant applies in addition to the base price. The race is not sold out. The event is UTMB Index-rated. Registration is via time2win.at. Total festival capacity across all three distances is 1,574. Check mayrhofen.ultraks.com for current 2026 registration status.
Logistique
Aéroport le plus proche
Innsbruck (INN) / Munich (MUC)
Notes
Start: INN ~1 hr; MUC ~2–2.5 hrs / Public transport: Good (train into Zillertal + local) / Accommodation: Good but fills early (popular valley)
