Schweigen-Rechtenbach, Germany · Friday, October 9, 2026

Fixed Distance 100 mi

Pfälzer Weinsteig UTPW 170

23 days to go

173 km Distance

6,100 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

49.0531° N, 7.9564° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 35 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 39 hours 13:32 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 70% of 100 mi races. Measured against 30 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~42 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (175km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 16°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 11 h 15 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 202 m. Not a forecast.

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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🥤 nutrition

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

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 173 km of trail with 6,100 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes35 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race NutritionPast 173 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles6,100 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 39 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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

Salomon