Suhl, Germany · Saturday, September 12, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Südthüringentrail - Heldentrail 65 km

Race completed

65 km Distance

2,491 m Climbing

7.0 Grit · Hardcore

50.6091° N, 10.6940° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 38 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 12 hours 11:05 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~138 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (65km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 19°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 54 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 419 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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Gear for this race

Chosen for 65 km of trail with 2,491 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes38 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition65 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,491 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

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

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

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

Der größte Erholungsort Deutschlands bietet auf 3 Strecken eine einmalige Kulisse, um auf verschlungenen Wegen abseits der Hauptschlagader des Thüringer Waldes Körper, Geist und alle Sinne mit bleibenden Ein- und spektakulären Aussichten zu belohnen.

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