Ultra Running Hub Weiskirchen, Germany · Sunday, December 13, 2026
X-MAS Trail
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (46km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, December
Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 366 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46km | 192 | Dominik Welzel · 03:47:59 | Stephanie Dörr · 04:50:57 |
| 2024 | 47km | 110 | Alexander Marcel Westenberger · 03:50:19 | Fanny Olszak · 05:08:50 |
| 2023 | 46km | 70 | Max Kirschbaum · 04:08:01 | Stephanie Dörr · 05:05:35 |
| 2022 | 47km | 74 | Max Kirschbaum · 04:30:56 | Maja Horstkötter · 04:46:13 |
The field grew 75% between 2024 (110) and 2025 (192). 23% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (46km) — 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 46 km of trail with 1,528 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 33 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 46 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,528 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 46 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Weiskirchen trail race, organised by HartfüßlerTrail e.V., offers a challenging 46-kilometer course with 1528 meters of elevation gain, making for 33 meters of climb per kilometer. This is a higher climb rate than many 50k races.
With a time limit of 8 hours, the cutoff pace is 10.4 minutes per kilometer. This cutoff is tighter than 74% of 50k races, leaving less margin for error or a slower pace, especially given the course's climb. The event typically sees a field of around 192 finishers, placing it in the top 10% for field size among 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.