Ultra Running Hub Arnsberg, Germany · Sunday, May 24, 2026
Pfingstlauf Ruhrschleife
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (12h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 236 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12h | 16 | Fabian Heidrich · 70.500 km | Katharina Wagner-Emden · 89.300 km |
| 2025 | 12h | 9 | Norbert Fasel · 75.200 km | Rike Geisler-Schlaghecke · 89.300 km |
| 2024 | 12h | 10 | Ingo Schumacher · 79.900 km | Rike Geisler-Schlaghecke · 84.600 km |
| 2023 | 12h | 10 | Matthias Lungwitz · 92.000 km | Beate Bienicke · 64.400 km |
| 2022 | 12h | 5 | Thomas Bückemeyer · 87.400 km | Lana Rockmann · 64.400 km |
The field grew 78% between 2025 (9) and 2026 (16). 50% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (12h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race with 70 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.