Participant Info

Competitions

Two challenges to choose from:

Beginner Loop: Five runs over 5 days – 176 km / 4,100 m elevation

Adult Loop: Five ultras over 5 days – 275 km / 6,400 m elevation

Individual stage entries are also possible on each course (max. 3 stages).

Stages & Dates

Adult Loop – 275 km / 6,400 m elevation

Wed, 05 May 2027
Stage 1 – Beautiful Eifgental Valley – 50 km
Thu, 06 May 2027
Stage 2 – The Röntgen Trail in Remscheid – 60 km
Fri, 07 May 2027
Stage 3 – The Blade Trail in Solingen – 70 km
Sat, 08 May 2027
Stage 4 – In the Footsteps of the Wupperberge Trail Marathon – 50 km
Sun, 09 May 2027
Stage 5 – On the Way to the Dhünn Reservoir – 45 km

Beginner Loop – 176 km / 4,100 m elevation

Wed, 05 May 2027
Stage 1 – Beautiful Eifgental Valley – 31 km
Thu, 06 May 2027
Stage 2 – The Röntgen Trail in Remscheid – 37 km
Fri, 07 May 2027
Stage 3 – The Blade Trail in Solingen – 45 km
Sat, 08 May 2027
Stage 4 – In the Footsteps of the Wupperberge Trail Marathon – 25 km
Sun, 09 May 2027
Stage 5 – On the Way to the Dhünn Reservoir – 38 km

Entry Fees

Running only (without accommodation, breakfast or dinner)
5 Stages Adult Loop
270 €
5 Stages Beginner Loop
270 €
5 Stages incl. accommodation, breakfast & dinner
Single room
995 €
Double room
835 €
Multi-bed room (4 persons)
755 €
Individual stage (max. 3 stages)
1 stage (without accommodation or food)
55 €
Companions (incl. accommodation, breakfast & dinner)
Single room
800 €
Double room
630 €
Multi-bed room
550 €

Important: Room allocation is separated by gender unless mixed accommodation (e.g. for couples) is requested.

Schedule

Start times (subject to change)

Stage 1
8:00 am joint start (Adult Loop and Beginner Loop)
Stage 2
7:00 am Adult Loop – 8:00 am Beginner Loop
Stage 3
7:00 am Adult Loop – 8:00 am Beginner Loop
Stage 4
7:00 am bus transfer to start in Solingen-Höhrath (Adult AND Beginner Loop) – Start 7:30 am
Stage 5
7:00 am joint start (Adult Loop and Beginner Loop)

Breakfast (all times subject to change)

Wed, 05 May
7:00 am
Thu, 06 May
6:00 am
Fri, 07 May
6:00 am
Sat, 08 May
6:00 am
Sun, 09 May
6:00 am

Dinner (if booked)

Tue, 04 May
6:00 pm – BBQ evening
Wed, 05 May
6:30 pm – Starter, buffet main course, dessert
Thu, 06 May
6:30 pm – Starter, buffet main course, dessert
Fri, 07 May
from 5:30 pm individually – 3-course menu with choice of main
Sat, 08 May
6:30 pm – Starter, buffet main course, dessert

Drinks: Still and sparkling water are available at dinner. All other drinks are at your own expense.

Start & Finish

Hotel “Zum Schwanen” (planned)

Schwanen 1, 42929 Wermelskirchen

The hotel serves as both the start/finish for all stages and as accommodation.

What's Included

  • Lovingly packed starter bag
  • Detailed briefing
  • Route as .gpx track
  • Finisher shirt for participants completing all 5 stages
  • Online finisher certificate for download
  • Daily drop bag stations at selected aid stations
  • Course nutrition every 10–15 km with everything runners love

Course marking: The courses are not continuously marked. Komoot tracks and .gpx tracks will be provided. Marking will be ATTEMPTED at difficult sections – without guarantee.

Key Dates

Race Pack Collection

Tuesday, 04 May 2027, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

At Hotel “Zum Schwanen”, Schwanen 1, 42929 Wermelskirchen

Briefing

Tuesday, 04 May 2027 – starting at 5:15 pm

At Hotel “Zum Schwanen”, Schwanen 1, 42929 Wermelskirchen

Awards Ceremony

Sunday, 09 May 2027 – starting at 3:30 pm

At Hotel “Zum Schwanen” – ending approx. 5:00/5:30 pm

Places 1–3 (female/male) of both competitions will be awarded

Registration Deadline

Wednesday, 04 April 2027

Registrations for individual stage starts are possible until 1 hour before each stage.

Time Limit

12 minutes per kilometre

Those who are slower will be removed from the rankings but may continue running. However, aid station support can no longer be guaranteed.

Terms of Participation

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Cancellation until 04 April 2027: we retain 10% as an administration fee
  • Cancellation after 04 April 2027: 80% of the total will be retained
  • Transfer to another participant possible free of charge until 04 April 2027 (via [email protected])
  • Transfer of race entry is prohibited
  • Participants must comply with the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO)
  • Poles are permitted
  • At every aid station, runners must check in with their name with the volunteers
  • Punctual arrival at the start of each stage and sign-in on the start list before each stage. No sign-in = no ranking!
  • Quiet hours from 10:00 pm in and around the hotel
  • Deposit: at least 10% immediately upon registration, remainder by 04 May 2027
  • Only participants attending the awards ceremony are entitled to prizes and awards

Important: Participants acknowledge that conditions may change spontaneously due to organisational circumstances (e.g. course changes, start time adjustments in hot weather, etc.)

Participant Limit

There is no participant limit for the run.

Our hotel allocation is for 50 people (for both competitions combined). If this allocation is exhausted, please book your own accommodation including breakfast and dinner.

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