Herford, Germany · Sunday, September 20, 2026

Fixed Distance 100K

Herforder Highway Ultra - 108km

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108 km Distance
62 m Climbing
5.5 Grit · Challenging
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What the course asks

Climbing rate 1 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Time limit 18 hours 10:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 100K. Measured against 208 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~4 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (108km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 19°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 12 h 25 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 142 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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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 108 km of trail with 62 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes108 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
  • Race NutritionPast 108 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 108 km, without the bounce.
  • HeadlampsA 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.
  • AccessoriesChafe and blisters end more 108 km races than fitness does.

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

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

Skratch Labs

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

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

Squirrel's Nut Butter

Anti-Chafe Balm

All-natural anti-chafe balm. Essential for 100+ mile races.

$12 ★★★★★ 4.8
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Course Notes

Die Strecke führt über einen 6 km Rundkurs mit verschiedenen Untergründen (Asphalt, Schotter, Wald, Feld). Gelaufen werden können 48, 66, 90 oder 108 km.

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