Ultra Running Hub Köln, Germany · Sunday, November 1, 2026
Tortura Todesberg Ultra (TTU)
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2024 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 125 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50km | 19 | Manuel Kellermann · 06:13:48 | Christine Becker · 05:57:55 |
| 2023 | 50km | 21 | Stefan Lukas · 06:13:38 | — |
| 2022 | 50km | 17 | Markus Habermann · 05:10:28 | Gülay Bakir · 06:58:52 |
| 2021 | 50km | 13 | Dominik Markert · 05:29:15 | Karen Keller · 06:53:36 |
| 2019 | 50km | 9 | Leonard Gol · 04:55:27 | Claudia Franke · 07:16:19 |
| 2018 | 50km | 8 | Axel Schmitz · 06:12:55 | — |
| 2017 | 50km | 9 | Sascha Kapust · 05:41:19 | Simone Durry · 06:22:00 |
| 2016 | 50km | 6 | Dominik Markert · 05:38:46 | Karen Keller · 07:17:14 |
| 2015 | 50km | 7 | Moritz Maus · 05:45:27 | — |
| 2014 | 50km | 6 | Raimund Slabon · 05:52:49 | — |
The field shrank 10% between 2023 (21) and 2024 (19). 26% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (50km) — 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 1,750 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 35 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 1,750 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Organised by Tortura Köln, the Tortura Todesberg Ultra (TTU) takes runners through a 50-kilometer trail course in Köln, Germany, packing 1750 meters of elevation gain. Averaging 35 meters of ascent per kilometer, the sustained climbing demands continuous uphill legwork across the route.
The 9-hour time limit demands an average pace of at least 10.8 minutes per kilometer, enforcing a cut-off tighter than 65% of 50k events and more generous than 35%. That pace threshold leaves limited room for prolonged hiking on the steeper sections.
First run in 2014, the event has seen 10 editions through 2024. The 2024 running saw 19 finishers, representing a low-density trail outing that is smaller than 68% of 50k fields and bigger than 30%.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.