Fröttstädt, Germany · Saturday, July 4, 2026

Fixed Distance 100K

thüringenULTRA 100 km

Race completed
100 km Distance
2,200 m Climbing
8.3 Grit · Hardcore
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50.9343° N, 10.5724° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 22 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 18 hours 10:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 100K. Measured against 214 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~213 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 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, July

Daytime high 24°C
Night low 13°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 16 h 25 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 343 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year Race Finishers Men's winner Women's winner
2026 100km 213 Adrian Panse · 08:09:19 Lydia Doerfert · 09:41:09
2025 100km 178 Adrian Panse · 08:08:29 Lydia Doerfert · 10:03:08
2024 100km 185 Adrian Panse · 08:25:24 Nadja Koch · 09:39:32
2023 100km 146 Frank Rothe · 08:41:00 Nina Blisse · 10:52:44
2022 100km 176 Frank Rothe · 08:24:01 Katrin Grieger · 11:20:25
2019 100km 227 Marcel Leuze · 08:32:51 Beate Ernst · 11:06:18
2018 100km 235 Sven Herder · 08:37:32 Britta Giesen · 10:31:06
2017 100km 232 Sven Herder · 08:41:59 Martina Prüfer · 11:00:02
2016 100km 202 Sven Herder · 08:48:12 Mareile Hertel · 09:56:00
2015 100km 192 Martin Armenat · 08:53:45 Antje Müller · 11:16:52

The field grew 20% between 2025 (178) and 2026 (213). 18% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 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

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⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 100 km of trail with 2,200 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes 22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race Nutrition Past 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles 2,200 m of ascent to walk up.
  • Headlamps A 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Ultra Glide 4

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.6

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7
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Overview

The thüringenULTRA 100 km, a trail race in Fröttstädt, Germany, offers a 100 km loop with 2200 meters of elevation gain. This means runners face 22 meters of climb for every kilometer.

With a field of 213 finishers, this race draws a larger crowd than 89% of its 100k peers. The 18-hour time limit translates to a cutoff pace of 10.8 minutes per kilometer, which is more generous than 36% of other 100k races. Participants will find 18 aid stations along the course.

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