Freudenstadt-Grüntal, Germany · Saturday, March 20, 2027
Frühlingsultra
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 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, March
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 434 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 31 | Aaron Bischler · 03:38:00 | Katrin Ochs · 04:22:00 |
| 2025 | 50km | 32 | Johannes Jochem · 03:40:00 | Lea Sabrina Kaufmann · 04:26:00 |
| 2024 | 50km | 22 | Thorsten Gratzel · 04:18:00 | Lily Lu · 05:35:00 |
| 2023 | 52km | 23 | Christian Mörmann · 04:17:00 | Daniela Fieber · 06:21:00 |
| 2022 | 52km | 29 | Christian Mörmann · 04:08:00 | Pamela Veith · 04:35:00 |
The field has held steady: 32 in 2025, 31 in 2026. 35% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 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
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Frühlingsultra, organised by Thomas Dornburg, takes place in Freudenstadt-Grüntal, Germany, on March 20, 2027. This 50k trail race has been run 5 times since 2022.
Runners pay a 40 Euro entry fee for a race that includes breakfast, aid stations, warm food, and overnight accommodation. The race features 4 loops on varied terrain in a mountainous area. With 31 finishers in its latest 2026 edition, this race has a smaller field than 44% of 50k races, placing it in the smaller half of its peer group of 2650 races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.