Schwerin, Germany · Saturday, March 20, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Schweriner Seentrail

133 days away

61 km Distance

220 m Climbing

3.4 Grit · Challenging

53.6294° N, 11.4132° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 4 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Time limit 10 hours 9:50 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 73% of 50 mi races. Measured against 486 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~302 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (61km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, March

Daytime high 8°C

Night low 0°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 06 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 36 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.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 61 km of trail with 220 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes61 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition61 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 61 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 61 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

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

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

Große Seenrunde: 61 km um den Schweriner Innen- und Außensee, meist Feld- und Waldwege am Ufer, einige geteerte Rad- und Fußwege, einige Passagen unwegsamer Single-Trail.

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