Ultra Running Hub Groß-Zimmern, Germany · Saturday, January 16, 2027
Jörgs Geburtstagsultra
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (48km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 172 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48km | 27 | Rene Strosny · 03:58:10 | Bärbel Fischer · 04:59:39 |
| 2025 | 48km | 27 | Wolfram Andrae · 05:08:32 | Pamela Veith · 04:25:18 |
| 2024 | 48km | 23 | Rene Strosny · 03:50:45 | Sabine Drechsler · 05:00:49 |
| 2020 | 45.4km | 34 | Rene Strosny · 03:40:00 | Nicole Frenzl · 04:33:00 |
The field has held steady: 27 in 2025, 27 in 2026. 22% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (48km) — 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 fast & flat 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 48 km of trail with 300 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 48 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 48 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Jörgs Geburtstagsultra, a 48 km trail race organized by Jörg Drechsler, takes place in January in Germany. The course involves 6 loops of 8 km each, with 50 meters of elevation gain per loop, for a total elevation gain of 300 meters. The climb of 6.3 meters per kilometer is modest for a trail event.
With a time limit of 9 hours, the 11.3 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace is tighter than 57% of 50k races. This leaves less margin for error or slow sections compared to many other events of this distance. The latest edition in 2026 saw 27 finishers.
The race has been held 4 times since 2020. Its field size is larger than 40% of 50k races, placing it in the upper half of events in its peer group of 2650.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.