Suhl, Germany · Saturday, September 12, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Südthüringentrail - Riesentrail 47 km

Race completed

47 km Distance

1,932 m Climbing

5.2 Grit · Challenging

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

What the course asks

Climbing rate 41 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 10 hours 12:46 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~139 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (47km) — 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 mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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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 47 km of trail with 1,932 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes41 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition47 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,932 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 47 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

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

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

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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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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