Ultra Running Hub Kirchzarten, Germany · Saturday, September 19, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Black Forest Ultra Trail Run 76
16 days to go
76 km Distance
3,670 m Climbing
9.3 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 48 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 16 hours
12:38 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 70% of 50 mi races. Measured against 445 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.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 76 km of trail with 3,670 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 48 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 76 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,670 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 16 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Rundkurs, ca. 76 km. Mix aus Trails und Forstwegen, nur kurzen Asphaltpassagen. Sehr anspruchsvoll mit langen Anstiegen, technischen Passagen und alpinem Charakter im Hochschwarzwald.
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