Ultra Running Hub Brütten, Switzerland · Saturday, October 3, 2026
Rundweg Winterthur Ultra
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (59km) — 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 567 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59km | 44 | Frank Schmid · 05:17:13 | Corinne Bachmann · 06:21:03 |
11% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (59km) — 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 61 km of trail with 1,484 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 24 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 61 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,484 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 61 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Rundweg Winterthur Ultra, a 61-kilometer trail race in Brütten, Switzerland, offers a significant challenge with 1484 meters of elevation gain, equating to 24.3 meters of climb per kilometer. This makes it a demanding course for its distance.
Runners face a tight 9-hour time limit, which translates to a cutoff pace of 8.9 minutes per kilometer. This cutoff is tighter than 90% of other 50-mile races, allowing little margin for error or a slower pace. The field size of 44 finishers in its 2025 inaugural running was larger than 46% of its 50-mile peers.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.