Ultra Running Hub Osnabrück-Sutthausen, Germany · Saturday, January 2, 2027
Gut Sutthausen Ultramarathon
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 50 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45km | 16 | Michael Schmidt · 04:23:47 | Irina Meyer · 06:07:34 |
| 2025 | 45km | 14 | Michael Schmidt · 04:14:28 | Herta de Buhr · 05:51:06 |
| 2025 | 45km | 18 | Silas-Markus Witte · 03:26:53 | Monika Dam · 05:24:45 |
The field grew 14% between 2025 (14) and 2026 (16). 25% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — 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 45 km of trail with 450 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 45 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 45 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Gut Sutthausen Ultramarathon, a trail race in Osnabrück-Sutthausen, Germany, offers a 45 km course with 450 meters of elevation gain, distributed over three loops of 15 km each. This course profile means a sustained climb rate of 10 meters per kilometer.
With a time limit of 8 hours, the cutoff pace of 10.7 minutes per kilometer is tighter than 66% of other marathon-distance races, requiring consistent forward progress. The race typically sees a smaller field, with 16 finishers in the latest edition, placing it in the smallest 25% of its peer group of 59 marathon-distance races.
Similar races
Other Marathon trail ultras, closest in distance first.