Ultra Running Hub Wernigerode, Germany · Saturday, April 24, 2027
Harzquerung
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (54km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 186 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54km | 388 | Marcel Höche · 03:46:02 | Ann-Kathrin Deubner · 04:46:55 |
| 2025 | 53km | 404 | Frank Merrbach · 03:59:10 | Florentine Beese · 04:48:27 |
| 2024 | 53km | 473 | Frank Merrbach · 04:01:02 | Jana Seel · 04:55:22 |
| 2023 | 53km | 452 | Jon-Paul Hendriksen · 04:14:47 | Mandy Giesecke · 05:01:10 |
| 2022 | 53km | 347 | Sebastian Jägerfeld · 03:53:49 | Nicole Keßler · 04:53:55 |
| 2019 | 51km | 523 | Alexander Dautel · 03:43:33 | Luzia Bühler · 04:30:35 |
| 2018 | 51km | 530 | Frank Merrbach · 03:39:14 | Marita Wahl · 04:32:52 |
| 2017 | 51km | 563 | Enrico Wiessner · 03:40:00 | Barbara Drews · 04:37:34 |
| 2016 | 51km | 561 | Stephan Aris · 04:12:55 | Annette Müller · 04:43:44 |
| 2015 | 51km | 454 | Martin Tschugg · 04:01:29 | Nadja Koch · 04:41:11 |
The field has held steady: 404 in 2025, 388 in 2026. 26% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (54km) — 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 54 km of trail with 1,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 20 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 54 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 54 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Harzquerung, a 54 km trail race in Wernigerode, Germany, features a challenging 1100 meters of elevation gain, averaging 20.4 meters of climb per kilometer. This makes it a more demanding course than most 50k races.
With a time limit of 8 hours, runners must maintain a pace tighter than 92% of 50k races, requiring an average pace of 8.9 minutes per kilometer. The field of 388 finishers in its latest edition is larger than 96% of 2650 comparable 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.