GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf

Race completed

73.9 km Distance

1,874 m Climbing

6.5 Grit · Hardcore

50.9807° N, 10.3152° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 25 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~1,675 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (73.9km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 11 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 343 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	73.9km	1,675	Frank Merrbach · 05:11:22	Almut Dreßler-Ahlburg · 06:22:00
2025	73.9km	1,594	Frank Merrbach · 05:08:59	Daniela Oemus · 05:43:23
2024	73.9km	1,432	Marcel Bräutigam · 05:06:56	Kristin Hempel · 06:12:16
2023	73.9km	2,034	Janosch Kowalczyk · 05:05:11	Kristin Hempel · 06:17:39
2022	73.9km	1,046	Frank Merrbach · 05:19:18	Tina Gebhardt · 06:26:56
2021	73.9km	903	Frank Merrbach · 05:32:28	Juliane Totzke · 05:53:28
2019	73.9km	1,883	Steffen Justus · 05:12:55	Juliane Totzke · 06:03:26
2018	73.9km	1,822	Florian Neuschwander · 05:14:12	Daniela Oemus · 05:50:22
2017	73.5km	2,068	Frank Merrbach · 05:18:52	Melanie Albrecht · 06:18:00
2016	72.7km	2,131	Marc Schulze · 05:17:37	Daniela Oemus · 05:55:37

The field grew 5% between 2025 (1,594) and 2026 (1,675). 21% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (73.9km) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 74 km of trail with 1,874 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 25 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 74 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,874 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 74 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy