Halle/Westfalen, Germany · Tuesday, December 29, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Schloss Tatenhausen Ultramarathon

104 days away

45.6 km Distance

120 m Climbing

2.5 Grit · Entry level

52.0601° N, 8.3608° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 3 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Time limit 9 hours 11:51 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 ~17 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (45.6km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, December

Daytime high 4°C

Night low 0°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 7 h 46 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 101 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 46 km of trail with 120 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes46 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition46 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 46 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 46 km day 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

Adidas

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

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

5 Runden à 9,12 km = 45,6km. Start und Ziel am Wanderparkplatz Schloss Tatenhausen. Die Strecke führt Euch durch den Tatenhauser Forst vorbei am Wasserschloss Tatenhausen und dem Vennteich. Die Strecke liegt vorwiegend im Schatten.

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