Ultra Running Hub Hannover, Germany · Sunday, May 17, 2026
Grüner Ring Hannover 62km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (62km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 79 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 62km | 7 | Felix Pochmann · 06:27:00 | Jette Kolbe · 06:40:00 |
| 2025 | 62km | 3 | Marcel Koch · 06:08:00 | — |
| 2024 | 62km | 1 | — | Francis Werthmöller · 09:36:00 |
| 2023 | 62km | 2 | Kirsten-Ralph Tolksdorf · 05:49:00 | Christina Ganz · 08:19:00 |
The field grew 133% between 2025 (3) and 2026 (7). 43% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (62km) — 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 fast & flat 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 62 km of trail with 240 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 62 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 62 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 62 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 62 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Grüner Ring Hannover 62km is a trail race around the city's outskirts, with 240m of elevation gain over 62km. This gives it 3.9m of climb per kilometre, making it a flatter 50-mile race than 91% of its peers.
With a 9-hour time limit, runners must maintain a pace faster than 8.7 minutes per kilometre, a cut-off tighter than 91% of 50-mile races. The entry fee is 50 Euro.
The race has seen 4 editions since 2023. The 2026 edition on May 17 had 7 finishers, placing it in the smallest 5% of 50-mile races.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.