Ultra Running Hub Kassel, Germany · Sunday, March 7, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Herkules Skyrace
120 days away
49 km Distance
2,100 m Climbing
5.6 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 43 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 9 hours
11:01 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, March
Daytime high 8°C
Night low -1°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 11 h 15 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 294 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 49 km of trail with 2,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes43 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition49 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 49 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
7 Runden (immer gleicher Track) mit je 7km Länge durch den Bergpark in Kassel. Track kann als GPX geteilt werden. Start und Ziel ist an der Löwenburg. Überwiegend Schotter o. Waldwege
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