Hofgeismar, Germany · Saturday, January 9, 2027

Fixed Distance Marathon

Hofgeismarer Stadtwaldultra

63 days away

45 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

2.3 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 45 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.3 as a floor, not a verdict.

51.4961° N, 9.3850° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

Typical conditions, January

Daytime high 2°C

Night low -3°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 8 h 06 m of light

Regional 2001-2025 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 294 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

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

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 45 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes45 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 45 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs