Ultra Running Hub Riesenbeck, Germany · Sunday, February 21, 2027
39 Meilen Teuto Challenge
What the course asks
Typical conditions, February
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 38 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 62 km of trail with 1,600 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 26 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 62 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,600 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 62 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The 39 Meilen Teuto Challenge is a 50-mile trail race in Riesenbeck, Germany, scheduled for February 21, 2027. Runners face 1600 meters of elevation gain over the 62.4-kilometer course, which calculates to 25.6 meters of climb per kilometer. The course features singletracks and root paths, with two very steep descents requiring sure-footedness and a preference for technical trails.
With an 11-hour time limit, this race has a cut-off tighter than 60% of 50-mile cut-offs, while being more generous than 40%. This translates to a cutoff pace of 10.6 minutes per kilometer, leaving less margin for error than most races of this distance. The entry fee is 23,00 €.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.