Dissen, Germany · Friday, September 25, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Fernsehturm Steinegge Ultra

Race completed

45.3 km Distance

1,374 m Climbing

4.3 Grit · Challenging

52.1159° N, 8.1996° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 30 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 9 hours 11:55 min/km average. Firm. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1057 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~19 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (45.3km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 05 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 101 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	45.3km	19	Christian Noltemeyer · 04:13:02	Kerstin Overdiek · 05:48:37
2025	45.3km	17	Michael Schmidt · 04:35:12	Maja Jurkutat · 04:40:53
2022	45.3km	12	Andreas Pluta · 04:57:31	Jasmin Schmerfeld · 05:09:54

The field grew 12% between 2025 (17) and 2026 (19). 11% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (45.3km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 45 km of trail with 1,374 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 30 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 1,374 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 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

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The Fernsehturm Steinegge Ultra is a trail race that took place in Dissen, Germany, on September 25, 2026. This 45.3 km fixed-distance event had 1374 meters of elevation gain, which means 30.3 meters of climb per kilometer. With a 9-hour time limit, the cutoff was tighter than 53% of 50k races but more generous than 47%, allowing for a pace of 11.9 minutes per kilometer.

The most recent edition in 2026 saw 19 finishers. This field size was bigger than 30% of 50k fields but smaller than 68%. The entry fee was 5 €. This race has been held 3 times since its first year in 2022.

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