Ultra Running Hub Bovenden, Germany · Saturday, November 21, 2026
Plesse UltraRun (PUR) - 72 km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (11:15h) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, November
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 301 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11:15h | 25 | Christian Koch · 72.000 km | Ludmilla Koch · 72.000 km |
| 2024 | 11:15h | 25 | Frank Gatzemeier · 72.000 km | Tanya Ostapenko · 72.000 km |
| 2023 | 11:15h | 14 | Christian Koch · 72.000 km | Lilia Musina · 72.000 km |
The field has held steady: 25 in 2024, 25 in 2025. 28% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (11:15h) — 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 fast & flat 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 50 km of trail with 280 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Plesse UltraRun (PUR) - 72 km takes place in Bovenden, Germany, offering an uncommonly gentle profile for trail runners. With just 5.6 meters of climb per kilometer and 280 meters of elevation gain across the 50-kilometer route, the terrain presents minimal sustained climbing compared to standard trail outings. The course incorporates forest paths, meadows, gravel, and asphalt, passing Burg Plesse and views over the Leinetal.
Participants face an 11-hour time limit, translating to an accessible cut-off pace of 13.2 minutes per kilometer. That timing is more generous than 64% of 50k cut-offs and tighter than 36%, granting substantial breathing room across the distance.
With 25 finishers in 2025, the event operates on a modest scale—bigger than 38% of 50k fields but smaller than 61%. Entry fees sit at 30/35 EUR for the November race organized by Bovender SV.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.