Ultra Running Hub Ringkøbing, Denmark · Saturday, January 9, 2027
Ringkøbing Fjord - Winter Edition 2027
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 8 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100km | 72 | Poul Lundgren Rasmussen · 08:37:40 | Pernille Rudkjaer Thomsen · 10:44:00 |
| 2025 | 100km | 34 | Mads Emil Jensen · 08:54:15 | Ida Saksenborg Kølle · 11:19:53 |
| 2024 | 100km | 18 | Emil Krog Ingerslev · 08:20:28 | Madeleine Wennberg · 11:00:13 |
| 2022 | 100km | 21 | Andreas Ladefoged Møller Andersen · 09:42:29 | Ulla Due Lange · 09:59:19 |
| 2021 | 100km | 14 | Michael T. K. Jeppesen · 08:52:13 | Katja Andreasen · 12:34:50 |
| 2020 | 100km | 29 | Jakob Larni Nielsen · 09:49:18 | Lisbeth Rose Billeskov Hansen · 11:18:36 |
| 2019 | 100km | 18 | Carsten Friis · 10:19:58 | Louise Pernille Christensen · 10:54:00 |
The field grew 112% between 2025 (34) and 2026 (72). 13% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100km) — 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 150 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.
- Headlamps A 21 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The 8th edition of the Ringkøbing Fjord - Winter Edition will take place on January 9, 2027, in Ringkøbing, Denmark. This 50k road race has an entry fee between 92 and 115 EUR. With 150m of elevation gain over 50k, the course averages 3m of climb per kilometer.
The course is primarily flat, with 25% asphalt and 60% gravel surfaces. The 21-hour time limit is generous for a 50k event. The most recent edition in 2026 had 72 finishers, making its field size bigger than 70% of 50k races and smaller than 30%.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.