Ultra Running Hub Coesfeld, Germany · Saturday, January 2, 2027
Schloß Varlar Ultramarathon
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (46km) — 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 2001-2025 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 45 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46km | 10 | Carsten Bäumer · 04:32:18 | Simone Holters · 05:11:31 |
| 2025 | 46km | 12 | Marcel Tekampe · 04:20:52 | Simone Holters · 05:09:33 |
| 2024 | 46km | 7 | Jeffrey Smith · 05:09:45 | Nina Wischeloh-Petry · 05:09:44 |
20% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (46km) — 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 46 km of trail with 490 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 46 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 46 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 46 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 46 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Held in Coesfeld, Germany, the Schloß Varlar Ultramarathon covers 46 kilometers on trails with 490 meters of elevation gain. The gentle profile works out to 10.7 meters of climb per kilometer, but the 6-hour time limit demands steady running. Requiring a minimum pace of 7.8 minutes per kilometer, the cut-off is tighter than 97% of 50k events and more generous than only 3%, leaving little room for walking or extended stops.
Organised by Heinrich Dreier for an entry fee of 5 Euro, the event maintains an exceptionally small footprint. With 10 finishers in 2025 across 3 editions since 2024, its field is smaller than 83% of 50k races and bigger than 15%, ensuring an uncrowded course from the start.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.