Ultra Running Hub Arnsberg, Germany · Saturday, May 23, 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 (24h) — 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 | 24h | 29 | Aaron Spiwek · 173.900 km | Alexandra Klein · 145.700 km |
| 2025 | 24h | 17 | Dietmar Birkhölzer · 159.800 km | Kerstin John · 126.900 km |
| 2024 | 24h | 19 | Marcel Bilek · 169.200 km | Kerstin John · 122.200 km |
| 2023 | 24h | 28 | Marcel Bilek · 147.200 km | Kerstin John · 133.400 km |
| 2022 | 24h | 5 | Marcel Theilig · 78.200 km | Anette Roth · 101.200 km |
| 2021 | 24h | 13 | Andre Kraus · 142.600 km | Gabriele (Gabi) Schumacher · 124.200 km |
The field grew 71% between 2025 (17) and 2026 (29). 28% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (24h) — 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 24 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.