Hessisch Lichtenau, Germany · Sunday, March 21, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Frau Holle Märchenland Ultra

134 days away

57 km Distance

1,500 m Climbing

5.1 Grit · Challenging

51.1995° N, 9.7186° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 26 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 10 hours 10:32 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 71% of 50K races. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~42 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (57km) — 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 8°C

Night low -1°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 10 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 339 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 57 km of trail with 1,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes26 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition57 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 57 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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Course Notes

Die Strecke wird ein bunter Mix aus Teilstücken vom Grimmsteig - Wanderweg, von Premiumwegen des Werra Meissner Kreises und kleineren Teilstücken des ehemaligen Lichtenauer Grenzwegs.

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