Ultra Running Hub Hirschhorn, Germany · Sunday, May 10, 2026
NeckarCross-Ultrarace Trailrunning
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (59km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 236 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59km | 119 | Dennis Krämer · 05:37:22 | Sawicka, Dlugosz · 06:42:45 |
| 2025 | 59km | 97 | Tobias Zöller · 05:29:40 | Clara Schütte · 06:14:19 |
| 2024 | 64km | 51 | Marco Möhler · 06:24:35 | Clara Schütte · 07:22:08 |
| 2023 | 59km | 36 | Felix Swiczinsky · 05:58:20 | Hella Schmidt · 06:31:14 |
| 2022 | 57km | 25 | Petru Muntenasu · 06:28:17 | Hella Schmidt · 06:28:17 |
The field grew 23% between 2025 (97) and 2026 (119). 27% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (59km) — 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 59 km of trail with 2,300 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 39 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 59 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,300 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 59 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The NeckarCross-Ultrarace Trailrunning in Hirschhorn, Germany, is a 59-kilometer trail race with 2300 meters of elevation gain, making it a demanding 50k event. Its climb rate of 39 meters per kilometer is significantly higher than many other races in its category.
With a time limit of 11 hours, the cutoff pace of 11.2 minutes per kilometer is tighter than 58% of its 1009 peer 50k races, requiring consistent forward progress. The race typically sees 119 finishers, and its field size is larger than 82% of its 2650 peers, offering a competitive environment since its first edition in 2022.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.