Oldenburg/Holstein, Germany · Saturday, September 12, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Oldenburger Hospizlauf

Race completed
85 km Distance
300 m Climbing
4.7 Grit · Challenging
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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 9:11 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 84% of 50 mi races. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~11 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (85km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 19°C
Night low 10°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 12 h 59 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 19 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 85 km of trail with 300 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes85 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
  • Race Nutrition85 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
  • Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 85 km, without the bounce.
  • HeadlampsA 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
  • GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 85 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

Schöner 85 km Landschaftslauf auf Rad-& Feldwegen zu 60% asphaltiert, 30% feste Sandwege, 10% Singletrail und Sandstrand (ca 800m). Der Lauf führt viele Kilometer an der Küste entlang, u.a. VPs auf Seebrücken, die Fehmarn Sund-Brücke wird unterquert.

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