Ultra Running Hub Hessisch Lichtenau, Germany · Sunday, March 21, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Frau Holle Märchenland Ultra
197 days away
57 km Distance
1,500 m Climbing
5.1 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 26 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 10 hours
10:32 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 73% of 50K races. Measured against 993 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~42 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (57km) — 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
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 57 km of trail with 1,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 26 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 57 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 57 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Die Strecke wird ein bunter Mix aus Teilstücken vom Grimmsteig - Wanderweg, von Premiumwegen des Werra Meissner Kreises und kleineren Teilstücken des ehemaligen Lichtenauer Grenzwegs.
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