Ultra Running Hub Lienen, Germany · Sunday, March 7, 2027
Lienen Ultramarathon
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (46km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, March
Regional 2001-2025 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 101 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46km | 28 | Jan Keller · 03:23:26 | Eva-Maria Gaszek · 04:40:46 |
14% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (46km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 46 km of trail with 280 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 46 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 46 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 46 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 46 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Lienen Ultramarathon, a 46 km trail race in Lienen, Germany, will next be held on March 7, 2027. It offers a generous 8-hour time limit, which is more generous than 27% of 50k cut-offs, allowing for a 10.4 min/km pace. The course features 280 meters of elevation gain, making it a flatter race with 6.1 meters of climb per kilometer.
Runners will complete 4 laps of 11.5 kilometers each, primarily on field and meadow paths, with some secondary roads. The single prior edition in 2026 saw 28 finishers. The field size is smaller than 58% of 50k fields, but bigger than 41%.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.