Ultra Running Hub Bad Karlshafen, Germany · Saturday, November 7, 2026
Sollingquerung 50 km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, November
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 294 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 94 | Christian Kehde · 04:12:21 | Annike Wiedemann · 04:23:12 |
| 2024 | 50km | 87 | Christoph Bethke · 04:09:25 | Agata Krafczyk-Möhring · 04:26:06 |
| 2023 | 48km | 73 | Felix Weber · 03:29:31 | Melanie Kasüske · 04:41:16 |
| 2022 | 48km | 89 | Torben Bernhardt · 04:02:16 | Sanna Almstedt · 04:46:48 |
| 2021 | 55km | 87 | Tim Rose · 04:14:28 | Jennifer Janele · 05:25:08 |
| 2019 | 48km | 87 | Jörn Hesse · 03:49:32 | Petra Berkath · 04:56:03 |
| 2018 | 48km | 88 | Jörn Hesse · 03:54:29 | Sylke Kuhn · 04:34:47 |
| 2017 | 48km | 76 | Jörn Hesse · 03:54:30 | Daniela Franz · 04:43:48 |
| 2016 | 48km | 55 | Jörn Hesse · 03:53:15 | Ursula Raschke · 05:00:06 |
| 2015 | 48km | 74 | Jörn Hesse · 03:42:33 | Sanna Almstedt · 04:34:47 |
The field grew 8% between 2024 (87) and 2025 (94). 26% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — 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
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 50 km of trail with 1,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 20 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Sollingquerung 50 km, organised by Dasseler SC, is a trail race in Bad Karlshafen, Germany, starting in November. With 1000 meters of elevation gain over 50 kilometers, its 20 meters of climb per kilometer are concentrated enough to define the course. The entry fee is 45 €.
This point-to-point race from Bad Karlshafen to Dassel has a time limit of 7 hours, translating to a cut-off pace of 8.4 minutes per kilometer. This cut-off is tighter than 93% of 1004 comparable 50k races, leaving little margin for error.
First run in 2015, the event will see its 11th edition in 2026. With a typical field size larger than 77% of 2648 peer 50k races, it draws a substantial number of participants.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.