Otterndorf, Germany · Saturday, May 2, 2026

Timed 6 hours

Otterndorfer Gezeitenlauf

Race completed

not publishedn/a Distance

2 m Climbing

not publishedn/a Grit

We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.

53.8116° N, 8.9021° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~25 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (6h) — ranked runners 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 15°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 06 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

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

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for this road race with 2 m of ascent.

Trail Running ShoesCushioning on road that is still there in the last quarter.
Race NutritionSelf-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

Brooks

Cascadia 18

Versatile trail shoe with BioMoGo DNA cushioning and TrailTack rubber outsole.

$140 ★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Naked

Running Band

Minimalist waist-mounted running band. Ultra-light alternative to a vest for shorter races.

$60 ★★★★☆ 4.3

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

DLV-vermessener Rundkurs um den Wasser- und Landschaftspark Otterndorf auf festen Wegen (Wanderweg rund um die Seen) mit Restmetervermessung in der letzten Runde. Rundenlänge 3.333 Meter. Mit Restmetervermessung.

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