FichtelUltra takes place on Sat, Oct 17, 2026 in Bischofsgrün, Germany. The main route is 68 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- Start
- Bischofsgrün 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 68 km
- Climbing
- 1,960 m
- Level
- Open to all
FichtelUltra is an inclusive trail running event in the Fichtelgebirge mountain range featuring multiple distances that converge towards a shared finish line.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The FichtelUltra requires sustained endurance to cover 68 kilometers and 1960 meters of elevation gain across mountain trails in mid-October.
Endurance capacity
Covering 68 kilometers on trail terrain demands extensive aerobic conditioning and muscular stamina to sustain forward motion for many hours.
Climbing and descending
Accumulating 1960 meters of elevation gain requires specific training for both uphill power hiking or running and eccentric quadriceps strength for descents.
Cool-weather management
An October trail event in the Fichtelgebirge mountain range requires appropriate apparel choices to manage potentially low temperatures and changing weather conditions.
Given a duration likely exceeding seven hours, athletes should aim for a consistent intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.
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 FichtelUltra is 8 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build2 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Oct 11, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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