Herforder Highway Ultra - 108km

Race completed

108 km Distance

62 m Climbing

5.5 Grit · Challenging

52.1146° N, 8.6734° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 1 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Time limit 18 hours 10:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 100K. Measured against 214 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~4 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (108km) — 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 9°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 25 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 142 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	108km	4	Sebastian Krampe · 10:18:18	—
2024	108km	2	Kevin Reese · 11:49:08	—
2023	108km	2	Sebastian Krampe · 11:07:52	—
2022	108km	1	Sebastian Krampe · 10:45:10	—
2021	108km	4	Sebastian Krampe · 11:03:28	—

The field grew 100% between 2024 (2) and 2025 (4). 0% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (108km) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 108 km of trail with 62 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 108 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition Past 108 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 108 km, without the bounce.
Headlamps A 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 108 km races than fitness does.

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

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

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