Ultra Running Hub Zittau, Germany · Saturday, July 11, 2026
O-SEE Backyard Ultra
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (61h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 327 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 61h | 178 | Niko Langner · 409.066 km | Shine Bar · 254.828 km |
| 2025 | 40h | 172 | Ulrich Trodler · 268.240 km | Andrea Mehner · 254.828 km |
| 2024 | 49h | 151 | Ritvars Kalnins · 328.594 km | Tamar Shay · 241.416 km |
| 2023 | 41h | 55 | Ritvars Kalnins · 274.946 km | Magdalena Thomas · 73.766 km |
| 2022 | 42h | 84 | Ritvars Kalnins · 281.652 km | Jacolien de Vries · 107.296 km |
| 2021 | 33h | 55 | Marcel Leuze · 221.298 km | Antje Müller · 80.472 km |
The field has held steady: 172 in 2025, 178 in 2026. 23% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (61h) — ranked runners 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 this trail race with 40 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 40 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.