Ultra Running Hub Otzberg, Germany · Saturday, August 15, 2026
Sabines Geburtstagsultra
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 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, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 172 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48.6km | 14 | Philip Alcantara · 05:13:20 | Gundula Weckenmann · 05:28:48 |
| 2025 | 48.6km | 26 | Georg Kunzfeld · 04:25:53 | Marta Dlugosz-Sawicka · 04:30:13 |
| 2024 | 48.6km | 14 | Georg Kunzfeld · 04:29:07 | Sabine Drechsler · 05:31:22 |
| 2023 | 50km | 11 | Rene Strosny · 04:43:00 | Pamela Veith · 05:11:31 |
The field shrank 46% between 2025 (26) and 2026 (14). 36% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (48.6km) — 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 49 km of trail with 1,080 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 49 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,080 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 49 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Sabines Geburtstagsultra is a 50k trail race in Otzberg, Germany, held annually in August since 2023. With 1080 meters of elevation gain over 48.6 kilometers, the course has 22.2 meters of climb per kilometer, making it a challenging 50k. The race is spread across 6 loops, each 8.1 kilometers long, featuring forest paths, gravel, and trails, with only 400 meters of asphalt per loop.
The 8-hour time limit means a cutoff pace of 9.9 minutes per kilometer. This is tighter than 79% of comparable 50k races, leaving less margin for error or a slower start. The field size of 14 finishers in 2026 makes this a smaller event, with a field bigger than only 22% of 2650 peer 50k races.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.