Ultra Running Hub Schlangenbad - Niedergladbach, Germany · Saturday, January 9, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Taunus-Ultratrail 50km
60 days away
50 km Distance
1,300 m Climbing
4.5 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 26 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Field size ~70 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (60km) — 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 -3°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 8 h 19 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 | 60km | 70 | Rene Strosny · 05:15:00 | Tamara Hartmann · 06:00:00 |
| 2025 | 58km | 46 | Jan Aßmann · 06:11:00 | Anna Stegerhoff · 06:46:00 |
| 2024 | 56km | 40 | Christian Lins · 06:05:00 | Anna Stegerhoff · 07:14:00 |
| 2023 | 51km | 30 | Georg Kunzfeld · 05:27:00 | Jette Anders · 05:55:00 |
| 2022 | 51.32km | 31 | Nils Bergmann · 04:58:00 | Marina Kollassa · 06:03:00 |
| 2020 | 56km | 31 | Nawid Wuttke · 05:21:00 | Sonja Schmitt · 08:04:00 |
| 2019 | 50km | 32 | Christoph Lux · 05:52:00 | Nicole Frenzl · 07:30:00 |
| 2018 | 51km | 17 | Mathias Jahl · 07:00:00 | Brigitta Huckestein · 07:07:00 |
| 2017 | 55km | 16 | Guntram Klein · 07:10:00 | Linda Steinbuch · 08:38:00 |
| 2016 | 55km | 10 | Matthias Heinle · 06:15:00 | — |
The field grew 52% between 2025 (46) and 2026 (70). 21% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (60km) — 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 50 km of trail with 1,300 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 26 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 1,300 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.