BFUTR EXTREME

Race completed

102 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

5.1 est Grit · Challenging

Calculated from 102 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 5.1 as a floor, not a verdict.

47.9593° N, 7.9503° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Time limit 16 hours 9:25 min/km average. Firm. Climbing is unpublished, so this pace is a ceiling on the effort, not a measure of it. About average for a 100K. Measured against 226 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 12 h 26 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 702 m. Not a forecast.

Course notes

gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 102 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes 102 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition Past 102 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 102 km, without the bounce.
Headlamps A 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 102 km races than fitness does.

Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

Asics

Trabuco Max 2

★★★★★ 4.7

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

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

Buff

CoolNet UV+ Multifunctional

UPF 50+ neck gaiter with cooling technology. Desert and sun essential.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.5

All gear guides →

Overview

The BFUTR EXTREME was a 102 km trail race held in Kirchzarten, Germany, on September 19, 2026. This challenging fixed-distance event had an entry fee of 110 EUR.

With a 16-hour time limit, the race's 9.4 minutes per km cut-off pace was tighter than 61% of 100k cut-offs, allowing less margin for error than most races of this distance. It was more generous than 39% of 100k races. The course featured technical trails, steep paths, and few paved sections, with a demanding topography and significant elevation gain.

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