Hofgeismarer Stadtwaldultra

64 days away

45 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

2.3 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 45 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.3 as a floor, not a verdict.

51.4961° N, 9.3850° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

Typical conditions, January

Daytime high 2°C

Night low -3°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 8 h 06 m of light

Regional 2001-2025 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 294 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

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

Gear for this race

Chosen for 45 km of trail.

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.

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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