Trail run

Südthüringentrail

Südthüringentrail takes place on Sat, Sep 12, 2026 in Suhl-Heinrichs, Germany. The main route is 64.9 km.

Der Südthüringentrail führt über anspruchsvolle Pfade durch die waldreiche Umgebung von Suhl im Thüringer Wald und bietet mehrere Streckenvarianten.

What this race demands

The Südthüringentrail 64.9 km demands high aerobic endurance and sustained climbing capacity over nearly 2500 meters of elevation gain.

Climbing volume

Accumulating 2491 meters of elevation over 64.9 kilometers requires continuous climbing and descending strength on technical forest trails.

Muscular durability

The lengthy distance and terrain profile demand robust lower-limb resilience to manage eccentric loading on descents over many hours of running.

Aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output across an endurance effort lasting multiple hours.

Competitive (sub-3h marathon ability)6:00–7:00

Experienced trail runner7:15–8:30

First-timer / finisher8:45–10:30

Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.

Race day at Südthüringentrail is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

01Taper2 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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