Ultra-Trail Australia 50K vs Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
31 Moderate Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
vs
21 Moderate Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
Katoomba, Australia | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Challenge Rating
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
Distance 5
Elevation Gain 16.5
Terrain 6
Temperature 1.2
DNF Rate 1
Format 1
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
Distance 5
Elevation Gain 2.5
Terrain 5
Temperature 7.8
DNF Rate 1
Format 0
| Ultra-Trail Australia 50K | Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K | |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge Rating | 31 | 21 ▶ |
| Distance | 50 km | 50 km |
| Format | 50km | 50km |
| Elevation Gain | 2,200m | 500m ▶ |
| DNF Rate | ◀ 3% | 5% |
| Avg Finish Time | 8h 00m | 5h 30m ▶ |
| Finishers | ◀ 2,266 | 800 |
| Established | 2,011 | 2,010 ▶ |
| Entry Cost | AUD 175 | ZAR 400 ▶ |
| Temperature | ◀ 12°C | 24°C |
| Surface | trail | road ▶ |
| Difficulty | moderate | accessible ▶ |
Challenge Rating
31
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
21 ▶
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
Distance
50 km
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
50 km
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
Format
50km
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
50km
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
Elevation Gain
2,200m
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
500m ▶
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
DNF Rate
◀ 3%
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
5%
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
Avg Finish Time
8h 00m
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
5h 30m ▶
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
Finishers
◀ 2,266
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
800
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
Established
2,011
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
2,010 ▶
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
Entry Cost
AUD 175
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
ZAR 400 ▶
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
Temperature
◀ 12°C
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
24°C
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
Surface
trail
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
road ▶
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
Difficulty
moderate
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
accessible ▶
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
Our Verdict
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K→a flatter course
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K→warmer weather
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K→cooler weather
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K→a cheaper entry
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K→a bigger field
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K→a lower DNF rate
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K→a faster course
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K→an easier race
Ultra-Trail Australia 50K→a tougher challenge
Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K→a more historic race
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Ultra-Trail Australia 50K
Katoomba, Australia
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Comrades Marathon Qualifier 50K
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa