Dessau-Roßlau, Germany · Saturday, March 20, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

EMU - Elbe Mulde Ultra

133 days away

52 km Distance

230 m Climbing

2.9 Grit · Entry level

51.8386° N, 12.2455° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 4 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Time limit 8 hours 9:14 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 89% of 50K races. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~30 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, March

Daytime high 9°C

Night low 0°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 06 m of light

Regional 2001-2025 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 83 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat 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 52 km of trail with 230 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes52 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 52 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 52 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

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