Ultra Running Hub Groß-Umstadt, Germany · Saturday, February 6, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Otzberger Karnevalultra
88 days away
47 km Distance
1,050 m Climbing
3.9 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 22 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 8 hours
10:13 min/km average. Firm. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Tighter than 74% of 50K races. Measured against 1089 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~23 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, February
Daylight 9 h 34 m of light
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45km | 23 | Rene Strosny · 03:34:21 | Sabine Beck · 03:52:49 |
| 2025 | 45km | 20 | Rene Strosny · 04:08:04 | Marta Dlugosz-Sawicka · 04:09:56 |
| 2024 | 48km | 17 | Rene Strosny · 03:53:38 | Jola-Kuba Drzewinska · 05:04:39 |
The field grew 15% between 2025 (20) and 2026 (23). 30% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — 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 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 47 km of trail with 1,050 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 47 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,050 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 47 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
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