Wermelskirchen, Germany · Saturday, May 8, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Die Bergischen 5 Etappe 4

219 days away

50 km Distance

1,600 m Climbing

4.9 Grit · Challenging

51.1397° N, 7.2158° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 32 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 12 hours 14:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 70% of 50K races. Measured against 1035 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~11 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (275km/5stages) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 09 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 260 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	275km/5stages	11	Richard Petras · 28:44:00	Meike Moser · 43:09:00
2022	275km/5stages	23	Klemens Huemer · 27:44:27	Angelika Huemer-Toff · 32:56:08
2018	267km/5stages	35	Fabian Benz · 26:58:33	Katja Dasbach · 33:25:28

The field shrank 52% between 2022 (23) and 2025 (11). 27% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (275km/5stages) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,600 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 32 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 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.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

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