Ultra Running Hub Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock, Germany · Saturday, August 7, 2027
Holter Wald Ultra (HWU)
Calculated from 45 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.3 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 142 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45km | 21 | Alex Roglowski · 04:04:08 | Melanie Ruppenthal · 04:58:48 |
| 2025 | 45km | 17 | Arne Gabriel Tiemann · 03:41:52 | Anna Majda · 04:40:28 |
| 2024 | 50km | 12 | Marcel Laumann · 05:37:10 | Sylke Kuhn · 05:21:06 |
| 2023 | 50km | 13 | Kevin Reese · 04:29:32 | Sabine Kramer · 05:53:01 |
| 2022 | 50km | 4 | Andreas Hildebrand · 04:37:39 | — |
| 2021 | 50km | 19 | Max Lappenbusch · 03:56:45 | Jasmin Schmerfeld · 05:12:48 |
| 2020 | 50km | 21 | David Smyrek · 03:45:48 | Petra Bach · 04:56:30 |
The field grew 24% between 2025 (17) and 2026 (21). 29% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — 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
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.
Overview
The Holter Wald Ultra is a 45 km trail race held in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock, Germany, with an entry fee of 10 Euro. It has been organised by Ulrich Schilder for 7 editions since 2020. The course consists of two 19.5 km laps followed by a single 6 km lap, primarily on shaded forest trails.
With a field size larger than only 27% of its 59 peer marathon-distance races, the Holter Wald Ultra offers a more intimate race experience. The August start date for the 2027 edition means runners can expect potential for shade on the predominantly forest paths.
Similar races
Other Marathon trail ultras, closest in distance first.