Göttingen, Germany · Saturday, February 13, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Brocken-Challenge

150 days away

80 km Distance

1,700 m Climbing

6.6 Grit · Hardcore

51.5344° N, 9.9323° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 21 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 14 hours 10:30 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~166 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (80km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, February

Daytime high 3°C

Night low -3°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 9 h 49 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 301 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 80 km of trail with 1,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes21 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,700 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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