Tostedt, Germany · Saturday, May 29, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

SanktPauli 50

241 days away

51 km Distance

400 m Climbing

3.2 Grit · Challenging

53.2741° N, 9.7194° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 8 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Time limit 10 hours 11:46 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~25 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (51km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 16 h 29 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 30 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	51km	25	Michael Seelhofer · 04:22:00	Katharina Voß · 05:00:00

36% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (51km) — finishers 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 51 km of trail with 400 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 51 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 51 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 51 km, without the bounce.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 51 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The SanktPauli 50 is a 51-kilometer trail race from Tostedt to St. Pauli, Germany, scheduled for May 29, 2027. With 400 meters of elevation gain, its climb rate of 7.8 meters per kilometer is moderate for a 50k trail event. Runners navigate using a GPX track over land roads, field paths, forest paths, and single trails in the Harburger mountains; the course is not marked.

The 10-hour time limit means a cutoff pace of 11.8 minutes per kilometer, which is tighter than 53% of 50k races. This leaves less margin than most for extended stops or slower sections.

The single past edition in 2025 saw 25 finishers, a field size larger than 38% of 50k races. Entry costs 70 Euro.

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