Ultra Running Hub Schalksmühle, Germany · Sunday, January 17, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Rund um Halver (RUH)
84 days away
52 km Distance
1,300 m Climbing
4.6 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 25 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 10 hours
11:32 min/km average. Firm. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1072 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~33 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Daytime high 3°C
Night low -2°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 8 h 26 m of light
Regional 2001-2025 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 260 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52km | 33 | Witaliy Werner · 04:17:01 | Katja Kletke · 06:19:23 |
| 2025 | 53km | 30 | Daniel Böcker · 05:44:05 | Katja Kletke · 06:37:21 |
| 2024 | 53km | 26 | Andreas Kräntzer · 06:25:20 | Stephanie Hardt · 06:27:05 |
| 2023 | 53km | 22 | Maximilian Hunold · 05:12:10 | Yvonne Kohler · 06:53:16 |
| 2022 | 53km | 27 | Maximilian Hunold · 05:42:35 | Gabriele (Gabi) Schumacher · 06:56:03 |
The field grew 10% between 2025 (30) and 2026 (33). 42% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — 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 52 km of trail with 1,300 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,300 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
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