Hochkönig Ultraks takes place on Fri, Jun 4, 2027 in Maria Alm, Austria. The main route is 71.5 km.
- Date
- Fri, Jun 4, 2027
- Start
- Maria Alm 🇦🇹
- Distance
- 71.5 km
- Climbing
- 4,150 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 35-week plan to Hochkönig Ultraks
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Hochkönig Ultraks is a premier alpine trail running event in Austria featuring breathtaking mountain scenery, technical climbs, and multiple distances including the challenging HK70 royal discipline.
What this race demands
Hochkönig Ultraks demands sustained alpine endurance and climbing strength over a punishing 71.5-kilometer course with 4,150 meters of elevation gain.
Climbing volume
Navigating 4,150 meters of elevation gain over 71.5 kilometers requires immense lower-body strength and efficient climbing mechanics for prolonged ascents.
Descent durability
The high alpine profile and technical terrain demand robust eccentric leg strength to absorb the physical impact of sustained downhill running.
Pacing discipline
The sheer distance and elevation profile require strict energy conservation early in the race to prevent premature fatigue in the latter stages.
Given the extended duration expected for a 71.5-kilometer mountain race, athletes should target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain output and prevent late-race depletion.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Hochkönig Ultraks is 35 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base23 weeks · Oct 3, 2026 – Mar 12, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 13, 2027 – Apr 23, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Apr 24, 2027 – May 14, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 15, 2027 – May 28, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 29, 2027 – Jun 4, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hochkönig Ultraks?
Hochkönig Ultraks takes place on Fri, Jun 4, 2027 in Maria Alm, Austria.
How long is Hochkönig Ultraks?
The main route is 71.5 km.
What does Hochkönig Ultraks demand?
Hochkönig Ultraks demands sustained alpine endurance and climbing strength over a punishing 71.5-kilometer course with 4,150 meters of elevation gain.
How much climbing does Hochkönig Ultraks have?
Hochkönig Ultraks has 4,150 m of climbing.
Who is Hochkönig Ultraks for?
Hochkönig Ultraks is open to all participants.
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