Detmold, Germany · Saturday, October 17, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Hermann Out-and-back

28 days to go

61 km Distance

1,100 m Climbing

4.7 Grit · Challenging

51.9385° N, 8.8732° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 18 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 12 hours 11:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 456 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, October

Daylight 10 h 38 m of light

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling 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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Gear for this race

Chosen for 61 km of trail with 1,100 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 61 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 61 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 61 km, without the bounce.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 61 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

Adidas