Ultra Running Hub Nideggen, Germany · Saturday, April 18, 2026
Rureifel-Trail 44+
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (46km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 424 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46km | 382 | Anno Dallmann · 03:48:02 | Franziska Schneider · 04:30:58 |
28% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (46km) — 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
This is a mountain course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 46 km of trail with 1,830 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 40 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 46 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,830 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 46 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Rureifel-Trail 44+, a 46 km trail race in Nideggen, Germany, sets off in April and features 1830 meters of elevation gain. This gives it 39.8 meters of climb per kilometer, making it steeper than 40% of 50k races.
With 382 finishers in its first edition, it had a larger field than 96% of 50k races. The 10-hour cut-off translates to a 13 minutes per kilometer pace, which is tighter than 39% of 50k races. The entry fee ranges from 56 to 79 €.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.