ObermarsBERGer Ultra Trail

Race completed

45 km Distance

1,680 m Climbing

4.8 Grit · Challenging

51.4575° N, 8.8475° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 37 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 10 hours 13:20 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a Marathon. Measured against 42 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~3 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (45km) — 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 17°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 54 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 282 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

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

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👟 gear

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 45 km of trail with 1,680 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 37 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,680 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.