Ultra Running Hub Osnabrück, Germany · Saturday, April 10, 2027
PUMelchen 2027
What the course asks
Typical conditions, April
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 50 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 49 km of trail with 1,750 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 36 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 49 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,750 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 49 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
PUMelchen is a 50k trail race in Osnabrück, Germany, on April 10, 2027. Runners face 1750m of elevation gain over 49km, averaging 35.7m of climb per kilometer. The course involves 5 laps around PiesBERG, with 2830 steps and sections on hiking trails, forest paths, and singletracks, following an initial asphalt stretch.
The time limit of 11 hours requires a pace faster than 13.5 minutes per kilometer. This cutoff is tighter than 33% of 1009 comparable 50k races, leaving less margin for error than most races of this distance. Entry costs 75€.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.