Ennepetal, Germany · Saturday, December 12, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

1.Wappenweg-Fuchs-Ultralauf

70 days away

58 km Distance

1,450 m Climbing

5.1 Grit · Challenging

51.2985° N, 7.3629° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 25 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 10 hours 10:21 min/km average. Tight. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Tighter than 75% of 50K races. Measured against 1038 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, December

Daytime high 4°C

Night low 0°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 7 h 57 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 157 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 58 km of trail with 1,450 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 58 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,450 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 58 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

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