Markranstädt, Germany · Sunday, May 30, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Kulkiathlon

241 days away

72 km Distance

30 m Climbing

3.6 Grit · Challenging

51.3015° N, 12.2202° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 0 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Time limit 9 hours 7:30 min/km average. Firm. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Among the tightest 50 mi cut-offs we track. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~9 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (72km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 20°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 16 h 11 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 119 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	72km	9	Andreas Gutterau · 06:32:54	Anett Fedler · 07:14:26
2025	72km	4	Andreas Gutterau · 06:18:56	Anett Fedler · 07:36:52
2024	72km	2	Tobias Mieth · 05:43:36	Anett Fedler · 07:07:48

The field grew 125% between 2025 (4) and 2026 (9). 33% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (72km) — 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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Gear for this race

Chosen for 72 km of trail with 30 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 72 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 72 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 72 km, without the bounce.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 72 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

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

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