Ultra Running Hub Otzberg, Germany · Saturday, May 30, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Otzberger Wald-und Wiesenultra
Race completed
46 km Distance
1,000 m Climbing
3.8 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 22 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 9 hours
11:44 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 984 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~21 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
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, May
Daytime high 20°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 15 h 57 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 172 m. Not a forecast.
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 46 km of trail with 1,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 46 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 46 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
4 Runden zu 11,6Km mit 250hm durch Feld und Wald. Schöne Naturstrecke durch den vorderen Odenwald. Asphalt, Schotter, Naturwege, Trails und Wiesenwege.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.