Bremen, Germany · Saturday, January 2, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Metalhenge Ultra

70 days away

51 km Distance

1,240 m Climbing

4.4 Grit · Challenging

53.0758° N, 8.8072° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 24 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Typical conditions, January

Daytime high 3°C

Night low -1°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 7 h 40 m of light

Regional 2001-2025 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 26 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

terrain This is a rolling 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 51 km of trail with 1,240 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 24 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 51 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,240 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 51 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten