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HK30-EXTREME

High-Alpine Trail Adventure

New Course, New Concept – The Ultimate Trail for the Toughest Athletes

The HK30 Extreme is a true alpine adventure. Covering 34 km and 2,680 m ascent, it combines steep climbs, rocky ridges and breathtaking views – a real challenge at Hochkönig Ultraks.
In addition to excellent sure-footedness and experience in high-altitude terrain, participants must have a minimum of 450 points in the ITRA Performance Index to take part in the HK30 Extreme.

Info

34 km

Distance

2680 hm

Height difference

3:49:42 h

5:12:27 h

Best time

Maria Alm Ortszentrum / Festival-Area

Start

Maria Alm Ortszentrum / Festival-Area

End

7,5 hours

Time limit

Saturday, 6 June 2026

8:30 A.M.

Qualifier 50K
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Hochkönig Ultraks HK30Extreme Karte

This map illustrates the high-alpine HK30 Extreme – about 34 km through rugged rock and ridge terrain – a true challenge for experienced trail runners.

Hochkönig Ultraks HK30-Extreme Elevation Profile

Höhenprofil des HK30-Extreme-Trails: 34 km alpiner Berglauf, 2680 hm. Erlebe Trailrunning am Hochkönig, meistere Gipfelsiege und alpine Herausforderungen.

Aid Stations & Food Spots

Overview of all Aid Stations on the HK30-Extreme Trail

  • Drinks: Water, Isotonic Drinks
  • Food: Warm Soup, Fruit & Veggies, Salty Snacks, Fruit & Nut Snacks, Sweet Pastries & Cookies, Energy Bars
  • Drinks: Water, Isotonic Drinks
  • Food: Fruit & Veggies, Sweets, Salty Snacks, Sweet Pastries & Cookies, Pickles, Energy Bars
  • Drinks: Water, Isotonic Drinks, Cola
  • Food: Warm Soup, Fruit & Veggies, Sweets, Salty Snacks, Sweet Pastries & Cookies, Pickles, Energy Bars
  • Drinks: Water, Isotonic Drinks
  • Food: Fruit & Veggies, Energy Bars

More information

GPS Track Primary RouteGPS Track Bad Weather Route

Compulsory Equipment

Must Always Be Carried

The following items must be carried at all times during the race:

  • Running vest or running belt
  • Mobile phone
  • ID document
  • Water container (min. 0.5l)
  • Food supply (e.g. gels/energy bars)
  • Rescue blanket (1.40m x 2m)
  • Whistle
  • First aid kit (incl. elastic bandage)
  • Warm clothing (long-sleeved layer, long trousers or leg warmers, gloves)
  • Waterproof jacket (with hood and sealed seams)
  • Soft cup
  • Bib number ban (wear race number visibly)

In case of high temperatures, the following additional items are required:

  • Sun cap/headgear
  • Sun cream
  • Sunglasses (UV400)
  • Additional soft flask
  • Electrolytes/salts

In case of cold weather or poor conditions, the following additional items are required:

  • Midlayer (second layer of insulation e.g. fleece or thin down jacket)
  • Waterproof overpants
  • Warm hat
  • Warm gloves (no thin running gloves)

Under special weather or course conditions (depending on the situation on race day), the following additional items must be carried:

  • Spikes
  • Gloves (for gripping steel cables and ropes)
  • Lightweight climbing harness Klettergeschirr

Ein Trailrunner macht eine Pause auf einer Erfrischungsmöglichkeit beim Hochkönig Ultraks

What’s included?

  • - Course refreshments
  • - Warm runners meal
  • - GPS tracking via smartphone
  • - Medal
  • - Shower access