Ultra Running Hub Otzberg, Germany · Friday, May 1, 2026
Fixed Distance Marathon
Otzberger Waldultra (1.SDHU)
Race completed
45 km Distance
1,350 m Climbing
4.3 Grit · Challenging
What the course asks
Climbing rate 30 m / km
Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.
Time limit 9 hours
12:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a Marathon. Measured against 43 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~11 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (90,2km) — 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 20°C
Night low 9°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 14 h 38 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 172 m. Not a forecast.
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 45 km of trail with 1,350 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles1,350 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
1.Etappe vom 1.SDHU 8 Waldrunden zu je 5,625 km mit jeweils 168 Hm auf einer tollen Strecke mit Naturwegen und Trails. Keine Straßenquerung. Natur pur.
Similar races
Other Marathon trail ultras, closest in distance first.