Viersen-Süchteln, Germany · Sunday, July 19, 2026

Fixed Distance 100K

Süchtelner-Höhen-Ultra

Race completed
100 km Distance
1,000 m Climbing
6.5 Grit · Hardcore
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51.2544° N, 6.3944° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 10 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Time limit 20 hours 12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 71% of 100K races. Measured against 203 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~3 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

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, July

Daytime high 24°C
Night low 14°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 16 h 02 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 33 m. Not a forecast.

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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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 100 km of trail with 1,000 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes 100 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
  • Race Nutrition Past 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 100 km, without the bounce.
  • Headlamps A 20 h limit puts you out there after dark.
  • Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 100 km races than fitness does.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

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

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

Squirrel's Nut Butter

Anti-Chafe Balm

All-natural anti-chafe balm. Essential for 100+ mile races.

$12 ★★★★★ 4.8
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Course Notes

Zu laufen sind 15 lange Runden (je 6,4 km) und 1 kurze Runde (3,6 km) im Nachtigallenwäldchen 'Süchtelner Höhen' Befestigter Wanderweg und Asphalt, profiliert

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