Ultra Running Hub Kassel, Germany · Sunday, March 7, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Herkules Skyrace
152 days away
49 km Distance
2,100 m Climbing
5.6 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 43 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 9 hours
11:01 min/km average. Firm. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1038 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, March
Daytime high 8°C
Night low -1°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 15 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 294 m. Not a forecast.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 49 km of trail with 2,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 43 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 49 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 49 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
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