Heilbad Heiligenstadt, Germany · Saturday, November 14, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

EicUt 65

59 days away

65 km Distance

1,500 m Climbing

5.5 Grit · Challenging

51.3782° N, 10.1374° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 23 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 11 hours 10:09 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 70% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~83 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (65km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, November

Daytime high 7°C

Night low 1°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 9 h 00 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for November — 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.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 65 km of trail with 1,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes23 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition65 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,500 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 65 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

Der EicUt ist ein anspruchsvoller antizyklischer Ultralauf mit Start und Ziel in der Kurstadt Heilbad Heiligenstadt am Vitalpark der seine ca.1500Hm über den Dün,den Sommerberg, den Kanstaein, Bodenstein und die Zinkspitze sammelt.

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