Ultra Running Hub Schalksmühle, Germany · Sunday, July 12, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Schnadegang Rund um Schalksmühle
Race completed
47 km Distance
1,200 m Climbing
4.2 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 26 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 8 hours
10:13 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 76% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~23 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (47km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Daytime high 24°C
Night low 13°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 16 h 16 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — 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 47 km of trail with 1,200 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes26 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition47 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,200 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 47 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Eine große Runde auf dem Schnadeweg Rund um Schalksmühle Asphalt-, Schotter- und Trailanteile, hügelig
Similar races
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