Ultra Running Hub Westerkappeln, Germany · Sunday, December 27, 2026
Megalithgrab Sloopsteene Ultramarathon
What the course asks
Typical conditions, December
Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 50 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a fast & flat 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 47 km of trail with 400 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 47 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 47 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 47 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 47 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Megalithgrab Sloopsteene Ultramarathon in Westerkappeln, Germany, is a 47-kilometer trail race with 400 meters of elevation gain, held by Uwe Laig in December. Runners complete 7 loops of a 6.7-kilometer course that features forest and meadow paths with minimal road sections.
With an entry fee of 5 Euro, this event offers a cutoff time tighter than 75% of 1009 peer 50k races. This means runners must maintain a pace of 10.2 minutes per kilometer to finish within the 8-hour limit. The course's 8.5 meters of climb per kilometer are concentrated over the 47-kilometer distance.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.