Wermelskirchen, Germany · Sunday, May 9, 2027

Fixed Distance Marathon

Die Bergischen 5 Etappe 5

221 days away

45 km Distance

1,015 m Climbing

3.8 Grit · Challenging

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

What the course asks

Climbing rate 23 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 12 hours 16:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 79% of Marathon races. Measured against 43 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 12 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 45 km of trail with 1,015 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 23 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,015 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

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

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