Ultra Running Hub Balve-Volkringhausen, Germany · Saturday, March 13, 2027
Ultra im Hönnetal
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, March
Regional 2001-2025 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 236 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 10 | Sergej Demykin · 06:13:20 | Marion Konradt · 07:17:52 |
| 2025 | 50km | 9 | Stefan Opitz · 06:41:17 | Marion Konradt · 07:40:30 |
| 2025 | 50km | 7 | Burkhard Schöne · 06:06:35 | Yvonne Keßler · 06:02:31 |
| 2024 | 45km | 12 | Norman Blöcher · 04:51:34 | Bieke Kostrewa · 07:34:00 |
| 2024 | 48km | 23 | Daniel Böcker · 04:31:20 | Katja Kletke · 05:21:07 |
| 2023 | 49km | 14 | Daniel Böcker · 04:55:23 | Nina Ropertz · 06:13:30 |
| 2023 | 46km | 35 | Marc Bremann · 05:24:46 | Aurore Schulte · 05:39:00 |
| 2022 | 51.5km | 23 | Christoph Janthur · 05:38:00 | Sandra Timmer · 06:37:00 |
| 2022 | 46km | 36 | Daniel Böcker · 04:25:22 | Lisa Nolte · 05:46:00 |
| 2021 | 46km | 15 | Bastian Hörnig · 05:27:30 | Nico Gross · 06:10:10 |
40% 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.
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 47 km of trail with 1,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 23 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 47 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 47 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Ultra im Hönnetal is a 47 km trail race taking place in Balve-Volkringhausen, Germany, on March 13, 2027. With 1100 meters of elevation gain, the course features 23.4 meters of climb per kilometer.
The race has a smaller field than 83% of 50k races, making it a more intimate event. The 9-hour time limit is tighter than 54% of 50k cut-offs, requiring an average pace of 11.5 minutes per kilometer to finish. The course is a single loop of 46.7 km through forests and hills.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.