Langenhagen/Kaltenweide, Germany · Friday, May 1, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Mayday Ultra

Race completed
50 km Distance
200 m Climbing
2.8 Grit · Entry level
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52.4476° N, 9.7374° 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 13 hours 15:36 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 81% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~6 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (84,4km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 19°C
Night low 8°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 14 h 53 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 79 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 50 km of trail with 200 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
  • Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
  • Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
  • HeadlampsA 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
  • GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 50 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

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

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

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

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 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

1 Runde hat 21,1km davon 4,5km Single Trail mit 50 Höhenmetern. 60% der Strecke führen über Wald und Wanderwege im Laub- und Nadelwald und 40% über Asphalt.

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