Hörstel, Germany · Saturday, March 13, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Dortmund-Ems-Kanal Ultra

173 days away

47 km Distance

190 m Climbing

2.6 Grit · Entry level

What the course asks

Climbing rate 4 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Time limit 8 hours 10:13 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 76% of 50K races. Measured against 1016 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~9 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (47km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	47km	9	Klaus Hirle · 04:26:37	—
2025	47km	3	Sebastian Krampe · 04:54:56	—

The field grew 200% between 2025 (3) and 2026 (9). 0% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (47km) — 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 fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 47 km of road with 190 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 47 km of road — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 47 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 47 km, without the bounce.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 47 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Adizero Evo SL

★★★★★ 4.7

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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