Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock, Germany · Saturday, October 3, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

RuKT Rund um die Kipshagener Teiche

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45.3 km Distance

180 m Climbing

2.5 Grit · Entry level

51.9017° N, 8.6353° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 4 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Time limit 8 hours 10:36 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 72% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~12 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (45.3km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 14°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 11 h 34 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 142 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	45.3km	12	Christopher Bugla · 03:52:24	Manuela Lange · 06:00:17
2025	48km	9	Michael Schmidt · 04:24:05	Anna Wawrzyniak · 05:42:58

17% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (45.3km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 45 km of trail with 180 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 45 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 45 km, without the bounce.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The RuKT Rund um die Kipshagener Teiche is a 45.3 km trail race in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock, Germany, taking place on October 3, 2026. With only 180 meters of elevation gain over 45 kilometers, this course averages 4 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a very flat race compared to other trail events.

The 8-hour time limit translates to a cutoff pace of 10.6 minutes per kilometer. This cutoff is tighter than 72% of 50k races, leaving less margin for error than most races of this distance. With only 2 editions run, the latest in 2025, and a field of 12 finishers in that year, this race has a smaller field than 18% of its 50k peers.

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