Ultra Running Hub Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany · Saturday, October 24, 2026
Alb Marathon Schwäbisch Gmünd
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 463 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 162 | Lukas Schwella · 03:34:54 | Carla Habighorst · 04:35:01 |
| 2024 | 50km | 215 | Michael Chalupsky · 03:27:40 | Katrin Gottschalk · 04:37:14 |
| 2023 | 50km | 197 | Sascha Chwalek · 03:31:55 | Katrin Köngeter · 04:02:44 |
| 2022 | 50km | 201 | Michael Chalupsky · 03:34:30 | Katrin Ochs · 04:25:03 |
| 2021 | 50km | 174 | Richard Schumacher · 03:31:25 | Pamela Veith · 04:04:13 |
| 2019 | 50km | 279 | Andreas Thumm · 03:27:24 | Suse Spanheimer · 04:03:44 |
| 2018 | 50km | 263 | Benedikt Hoffmann · 03:14:05 | Suse Hagelauer · 04:12:56 |
| 2017 | 50km | 454 | Kay-Uwe Müller · 03:17:59 | Elisabeth Fladerer · 03:57:30 |
| 2016 | 50km | 381 | Richard Schumacher · 03:20:28 | Branka Hajek · 04:23:18 |
| 2015 | 50km | 443 | Richard Schumacher · 03:30:20 | Anja Schnekenburger · 03:57:46 |
The field shrank 25% between 2024 (215) and 2025 (162). 19% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
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 50 km of trail with 1,100 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,100 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Alb Marathon Schwäbisch Gmünd, a 50k trail race, offers a significant challenge with 1100 meters of elevation gain, equating to 22 meters of climb per kilometer. This makes it a demanding course, especially given the 7-hour time limit.
With a cut-off pace of 8.4 minutes per kilometer, this race is tighter than 93% of its 1004 peer 50k races. This leaves little margin for error or extended breaks on the course. The single-loop course includes 60% asphalt, 30% gravel, and 10% trails, taking runners over the Alb and the three Kaiserberge.
First held in 2015, the race saw 162 finishers in its 2025 edition. Its field size is larger than 88% of 2648 comparable 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.