Ultra Running Hub Nesselwang, Germany · Saturday, May 9, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Mountainman Nesselwang
Race completed
70 km Distance
3,920 m Climbing
9.4 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 56 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Field size ~296 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (70km) — 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 14°C
Night low 5°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 14 h 49 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1213 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 70 km of trail with 3,920 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes56 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition70 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles3,920 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 70 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.