{"product_id":"ultra-sat-2027","title":"ULTRA - SAT 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e58 KM | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636 ELEVATION GAIN | ITRA POINTS 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoon you will find more information \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1991, a couple of hikers found a man frozen into the Similaun glacier. He had been there for roughly 5,300 years, which says something about the conditions up there, and also something about his pacing strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ULTRA at Schnalstal Alpine Trail follows much of the same ground: the historical Ötziroute connecting South Tyrol to the Tyrolean Ötztal, past the exact site where the Iceman was eventually pulled out of history and into a glass case in Bolzano. Ninety percent trail, two countries, one continuous ridge of the Alps that doesn't much care which passport you're carrying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe numbers: 58 kilometres, 3,600 metres of climbing, a ceiling at 3,250 metres. From the Tisental, the route pushes through the rough terrain of the Niederjochferner and along sections of the E5, the legendary trans-Alpine crossing that hikers take weeks to complete. You have a day. The course doesn't apologise for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort fixed rope sections appear where the terrain earns them — not for drama, but because that's what the mountain requires at certain points. This is not a race where the difficulty is manufactured. It's a race where the terrain already had a plan long before the course was drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive aid stations and two water points keep you upright and moving. The rest is on your legs, your judgement, and whatever relationship you've managed to build with altitude before arriving. Altitude training is strongly recommended: not because of fine print, but because at 3,000 metres, the air starts making decisions for you, and it's better to have met it before race day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ULTRA doesn't ask whether you're ready. The mountain has been here for considerably longer than the question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry fee: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e01.08.2026 - 31.12.2026: 90 €\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e01.01.2027 - 26.04.2027: 105 €\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.04.2027 - 27.07.2027: 120 €\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course runs through high alpine terrain, and high alpine terrain occasionally has opinions about the route. Short-notice course changes are possible. Any changes will be communicated before race day, at the race briefing, and via newsletter — so make sure you're on the list and show up on time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2077\/3461\/files\/SAT26aerztliches-attest_1.pdf?v=1784029999\" title=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2077\/3461\/files\/SAT26aerztliches-attest_1.pdf?v=1784029999\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA medical certificate is required to participate. Download it here, fill it in, and upload it during registration. This is not optional.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace briefing is mandatory for all ULTRA participants. Registration opens Thursday, July 30, 2026, and runs until Friday, July 31, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the start\/finish area. Race packs must be collected on-site. Mandatory kit check included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe race takes place in a protected mountain environment. Waste disposal is only permitted at the designated aid stations, using the bags provided. Bring your own cup. Leave everything else as you found it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAid stations are stocked with the best intentions and a realistic understanding of mountain logistics. Individual items may run out. When they do, alternatives will be available. Plan accordingly and don't build a race strategy around the gummy bears at kilometre 37.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SALTY Trailrunning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54329639240021,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2077\/3461\/files\/web_stc_events_hero.jpg?v=1774285102","url":"https:\/\/saltytrailrunning.com\/en-noteu\/products\/ultra-sat-2027","provider":"SALTY Trailrunning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}