Ultra Running Hub Northeim, Germany · Saturday, January 23, 2027
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Leinetal-Ultra Winter Edition
142 days away
66 km Distance
1,700 m Climbing
5.9 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 26 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~45 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (66km) — 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
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 66 km of trail with 1,700 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 26 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 66 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,700 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 66 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Der Leinetal-Ultra ist ein 66 km Ultratrail Rund um das Leinetal zwischen Northeim und Göttingen. Die Strecke ist gespickt mit Highlights so gibt es unter anderen zwei Burgen zu sehen, ein altes militärisch nicht genutztes Bunkersystem, usw.
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