Black Forest ULTRA Trail Run takes place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 in Kirchzarten, Germany. The main route is 102 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Start
- Kirchzarten 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 102 km
- Climbing
- 4,900 m
- Level
- Open to all
The Black Forest ULTRA Trail Run invites participants to a trail running experience in the heart of the Black Forest around Kirchzarten, featuring five distances ranging from 19 km to over 100 km.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Black Forest ULTRA Trail Run demands exceptional endurance and substantial climbing capacity to cover 102 km and 4900 meters of elevation change in a mountainous region.
Ultra Distance
Covering 102 km requires strict pacing, advanced fat oxidation, and sustained muscular endurance over many hours of continuous locomotion.
Vertical Gain
Accumulating 4900 meters of elevation demands specialized climbing strength and eccentric quad durability for prolonged descents.
Mountain Terrain
Running through the Black Forest requires technical footwork and stability to manage uneven trails over an extended duration.
Given the extended duration, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy availability throughout the event.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Black Forest ULTRA Trail Run is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Aug 23, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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