Ultra Running Hub Otzberg, Germany · Saturday, August 15, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Sabines Geburtstagsultra
Race completed
48.6 km Distance
1,080 m Climbing
4.1 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 22 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 8 hours
9:53 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 79% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~14 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (48.6km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Daytime high 26°C
Night low 14°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 14 h 32 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 172 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 49 km of trail with 1,080 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition49 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,080 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 49 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
6 Runden über 8,1km. Reine Naturstrecke über Waldwege, Schotter und Trails. Nur 400 Meter Asphalt pro Runde. Wellige Strecke.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.