Ultra Running Hub Suhl, Germany · Saturday, September 12, 2026
Südthüringentrail - Heldentrail 65 km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (65km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 419 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65km | 138 | Til Leipziger · 06:02:57 | Theresa Döpping · 06:34:21 |
| 2024 | 65km | 117 | Frank Merrbach · 06:16:53 | Theresa Döpping · 07:27:35 |
| 2023 | 65km | 148 | Daniel Greiner · 06:18:25 | Ricarda Alt · 07:58:02 |
| 2022 | 65km | 154 | Daniel Greiner · 05:51:20 | Claudia Althanß · 07:56:54 |
| 2021 | 65km | 243 | Alexander Dautel · 05:44:23 | Almut Dreßler · 06:37:13 |
| 2020 | 65km | 165 | Frank Rothe · 05:52:13 | Helen Schrötter · 07:56:01 |
| 2019 | 65km | 124 | Frank Rothe · 05:51:01 | Sindy Kermer · 07:04:44 |
| 2018 | 65km | 128 | Frank Rothe · 05:59:07 | Juliane Totzke · 06:01:25 |
| 2017 | 65km | 118 | David Mendelski · 06:53:20 | Ramona Sonja Römer · 07:58:32 |
The field grew 18% between 2024 (117) and 2025 (138). 18% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (65km) — 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 65 km of trail with 2,491 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 38 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 65 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,491 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Südthüringentrail - Heldentrail 65 km, organised by Südthüringentrail e.V., takes place in Suhl, Germany. Runners face 2491 meters of elevation gain over 65 kilometers, averaging 38 meters of climb for each kilometer.
With 138 finishers at the latest edition in 2025, this 50-mile race has a larger field than 82% of its 653 peers. The 12-hour time limit imposes a cutoff pace of 11.1 minutes per kilometer, making it tighter than 54% of 456 comparable 50-mile events. This leaves less margin for error than most races of this distance.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.