Ultra Running Hub Breitungen, Germany · Sunday, April 18, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Pless-Frankenburg-Ultra-Trail
230 days away
50 km Distance
1,350 m Climbing
4.5 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 27 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 7 hours
8:24 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Among the tightest 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 976 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~35 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — 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 rolling 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 50 km of trail with 1,350 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 27 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,350 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Der Pleß-Frankenburg-Ultratrail führt durch den Hochwald der Thüringer Vorderrhön. Die Strecke verläuft über schmale Waldwege mitten durch die Natur. Start&Ziel an der Sporthalle. Highlight sind die Besteigungen vom Pleß und Frankenburg.
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