Ultra Running Hub Rothenburg o.T., Germany · Saturday, October 3, 2026
Taubertal 100 km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (100km) — 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 354 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100km | 101 | Justin Mandel · 07:38:22 | Claudia Bernasconi · 08:24:40 |
| 2024 | 100km | 71 | Patrick Kaczynski · 08:14:02 | Simone Günther · 09:52:48 |
| 2023 | 100km | 78 | Liviu-Daniel Moldoveanu · 08:21:53 | Tanja Kopsch · 09:28:46 |
| 2022 | 100km | 70 | Holger Birkicht · 08:24:58 | Monika Wurm · 09:46:52 |
| 2021 | 100km | 83 | Christian Muth · 08:25:42 | Magdalena Ziolek · 08:54:50 |
| 2019 | 100km | 143 | Serhiy Popov · 07:20:39 | Catherine Charlton · 09:25:40 |
| 2018 | 100km | 120 | Markus Küng · 08:08:40 | Miriam Kudermann · 09:21:55 |
| 2017 | 100km | 119 | Robbie Bell · 07:53:53 | Nele Alder-Baerens · 07:44:34 |
| 2016 | 100km | 63 | Jan-Albert Lantink · 07:17:33 | Simone Durry · 10:02:08 |
| 2015 | 100km | 42 | Michael Sommer · 07:40:14 | Kathrin Schichtl · 09:25:27 |
The field grew 42% between 2024 (71) and 2025 (101). 22% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (100km) — 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 fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 100 km of trail with 199 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 100 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Past 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 100 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 100 km races than fitness does.
Overview
The Taubertal 100 km, a road race from Rothenburg o.T. to Wertheim, covers 100 km on a paved cycling path. With 199m of elevation gain over the full distance, its 2m of climb per kilometer makes it flatter than most 100k races.
The 15-hour time limit gives a 9 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace, tighter than 64% of 100k races. This means runners have less margin than in the majority of similar events.
First held in 2015, the race has seen 10 editions through 2025. The 101 finishers in the latest edition make for a field size larger than 74% of its 313 peer 100k races.
Similar races
Other 100K trail ultras, closest in distance first.