Ultra Running Hub Wermelskirchen, Germany · Sunday, May 9, 2027
Fixed Distance Marathon
Die Bergischen 5 Etappe 5
235 days away
45 km Distance
1,015 m Climbing
3.8 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 23 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 12 hours
16:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 79% of Marathon races. Measured against 43 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~11 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (275km/5stages) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 18°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 15 h 12 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 260 m. Not a forecast.
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 45 km of trail with 1,015 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes23 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,015 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Trail- und Landschaftslauf im Bergischen Land. 1 Runde. Start und Ziel in Wermelskirchen.
Similar races
Other Marathon trail ultras, closest in distance first.