Ultra Running Hub Otzberg, Germany · Saturday, October 17, 2026
Otzberger Heidelberg-Ultra
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (48.6km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 172 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48.6km | 21 | Georg Kunzfeld · 04:14:18 | Sabine Drechsler · 04:52:18 |
| 2024 | 48.6km | 17 | Elmar Sistermanns · 04:18:25 | Peijin Gong · 04:24:52 |
The field grew 24% between 2024 (17) and 2025 (21). 29% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (48.6km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 48 km of trail with 1,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 21 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Otzberger Heidelberg-Ultra is a 50k trail race held in Otzberg, Germany, with the next edition scheduled for October 17, 2026. This event, organised by Jörg Drechsler, features 1000 meters of elevation gain over a 48-kilometer course, giving it 20.8 meters of climb per kilometer.
The course consists of 6 loops, each 8.1 kilometers long with 166 meters of elevation, run entirely on forest trails around and over the "Heidelberg" mountain with no asphalt. The time limit of 9 hours means a cutoff pace of 11.3 minutes per kilometer, which is tighter than 57% of 50k cut-offs, leaving less margin for error than for 43% of its peers.
With 21 finishers in its latest edition, this race has a field size bigger than 33% of 50k races but smaller than 65% of its 2743 peers. The race has been run 2 times since its first year in 2024.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.