Harthausen, Germany · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Timed 6 hours

Roter-Sand-Trail

10 days to go

not publishedn/a Distance

not publishedn/a 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.

49.2942° N, 8.3450° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~32 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 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, September

Daytime high 21°C

Night low 10°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 02 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 221 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

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

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for this trail race.

Trail Running ShoesCushioning on trail 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.

Topo Athletic

Traverse

★★★★★ 4.5

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

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

Die Strecke führt Dich auf einer 3,5 km langen Runde durch den Wald von Harthausen über Wald-, Wiesen- und Singletrails. Start und Ziel ist das Vereinsgelände des TC Harthausen 1982 e.V.

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