Ultra Running Hub Schalksmühle, Germany · Sunday, June 7, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Schnadegang Rund um Lüdenscheid
Race completed
55 km Distance
1,500 m Climbing
5.0 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 27 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 9 hours
9:49 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 80% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~27 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Daytime high 21°C
Night low 11°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 16 h 25 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 260 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 55 km of trail with 1,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes27 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Strecke führt komplett auf dem mit einem "L" ausgezeichneten Wanderweg Rund um Lüdenscheid. Hügelig, von Trails bis Asphalt ist alles dabei.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.