Wildemann, Germany · Saturday, September 4, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Wildman Harz - Pro 70k

301 days away

70 km Distance

2,500 m Climbing

7.3 Grit · Hardcore

51.8281° N, 10.2815° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 36 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 13 hours 11:09 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 486 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~182 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

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, September

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 13 h 28 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 179 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling 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 70 km of trail with 2,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes36 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition70 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,500 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

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

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

Die Strecke verläuft durch die schöne Natur der Harzer Berge. Viele kleine Uphills und Downhills. Steine, Wurzeln, schmale Wanderwege, Almwiesen und naturbelassener Untergrund. Hoher Singletrail-Anteil, wenig Strasse. Echter Traillauf.

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