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. Firm. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1058 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.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46km | 21 | Andy Beck · 04:43:37 | Katrin Herbrik · 04:30:09 |
| 2024 | 46km | 10 | Elmar Sistermanns · 04:03:00 | Sabine Drechsler · 04:47:07 |
| 2024 | 46km | 10 | Peter Magyar · 04:51:00 | Sabine Drechsler · 04:52:55 |
The field grew 110% between 2024 (10) and 2026 (21). 38% of the 2026 field were women.
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.
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 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.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.