Urwaldsteig-Ultratrail

Race completed

66 km Distance

2,000 m Climbing

6.3 Grit · Hardcore

51.2062° N, 9.0629° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 30 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 12 hours 10:55 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 471 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~18 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (66km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 16 h 12 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 317 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	66km	18	Pascal Bach · 08:00:47	Anne Katinka Kuhn · 09:20:30
2023	66km	19	Dennis Mahle · 07:06:22	Sabine Drechsler · 09:38:52
2022	66km	33	Jürgen Bultmann · 07:26:20	Joelle Krahlisch · 08:11:02
2021	66km	40	Ferenc Zsoldos · 07:00:15	Marina Kollassa · 07:18:40
2020	66km	26	Ferenc Zsoldos · 07:21:36	Sylke Kuhn · 08:53:22

The field shrank 5% between 2023 (19) and 2026 (18). 33% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (66km) — 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

⛰️ 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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Gear for this race

Chosen for 66 km of trail with 2,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 66 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,000 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs