Paderborn, Germany · Sunday, December 6, 2026

Timed 6 hours

Paderborn Nikolaus Edition

67 days away

not publishedn/a Distance

10 m Climbing

not publishedn/a Grit

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.

51.7191° N, 8.7544° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~20 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (6h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, December

Daytime high 3°C

Night low -1°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 8 h 02 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 282 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	6h	20	Andy Beck · 60.620 km	Sabine Beck · 60.620 km
2024	6h	18	Ray Qi · 69.280 km	Johanna Vahlhaus · 60.620 km

The field grew 11% between 2024 (18) and 2025 (20). 30% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (6h) — 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

👟 gear

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

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for this trail race with 10 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.
GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra 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

Topo Athletic