Ultra Running Hub Waldeck, Germany · Sunday, May 31, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Urwaldsteig-Ultratrail
Race completed
66 km Distance
2,000 m Climbing
6.3 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 30 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 12 hours
10:55 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~18 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (66km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 18°C
Night low 7°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 16 h 12 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 317 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 66 km of trail with 2,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition66 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles2,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Landschaftlich schöner Ultratrail rund um den Edersee, anspruchsvoll, gekennzeichnet
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.