NeckarCross-Ultrarace Trailrunning

Race completed

59 km Distance

2,300 m Climbing

6.4 Grit · Hardcore

49.4457° N, 8.8959° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 39 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 11 hours 11:11 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~119 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (59km) — 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 9°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 04 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 236 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling 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 59 km of trail with 2,300 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes39 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition59 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,300 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 59 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten