Farschweiler, Germany · Saturday, March 20, 2027
8-Stunden Wurzellauf
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 (8h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, March
Regional 2001-2025 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 366 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8h | 71 | Sebastian Karges · 75.000 km | Peijin Gong · 65.000 km |
| 2025 | 8h | 48 | Joffrey Guillet · 70.000 km | Stephanie Dörr · 70.000 km |
| 2024 | 8h | 48 | Rene Strosny · 80.000 km | Silke Mertes · 55.000 km |
| 2023 | 8h | 31 | Rene Strosny · 65.000 km | Rebecca Lenger · 70.000 km |
The field grew 48% between 2025 (48) and 2026 (71). 17% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (8h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race with 165 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.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.