thüringenULTRA 100 km

Race completed

100 km Distance

2,200 m Climbing

8.3 Grit · Hardcore

50.9343° N, 10.5724° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 22 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 18 hours 10:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 100K. Measured against 208 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~213 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (100km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daytime high 24°C

Night low 13°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 16 h 25 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 343 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 100 km of trail with 2,200 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes22 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race NutritionPast 100 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,200 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 18 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Ultra Glide 4

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.6

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

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