Ennepetal, Germany · Saturday, December 12, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

1.Wappenweg-Fuchs-Ultralauf

35 days away

58 km Distance

1,450 m Climbing

5.1 Grit · Challenging

51.2985° N, 7.3629° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 25 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 10 hours 10:21 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 74% of 50K races. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, December

Daytime high 4°C

Night low 0°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 7 h 57 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 157 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling 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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Gear for this race

Chosen for 58 km of trail with 1,450 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition58 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,450 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 58 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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