Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB takes place on Thu, Jun 17, 2027 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. The main route is 167 km.
- Date
- Thu, Jun 17, 2027
- Start
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 167 km
- Climbing
- 5,280 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 37-week plan to Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Germany's biggest trail running event taking runners around the Zugspitz massif starting from Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
What this race demands
The Zugspitz Ultra Trail demands sustained endurance across 167 kilometers and 5280 meters of elevation change around the Zugspitz massif.
Ultra Distance Endurance
Covering 167 kilometers requires efficient pacing and deep aerobic conditioning to sustain forward momentum over many hours.
Climbing and Descending Volume
Accumulating 5280 meters of elevation gain demands strong muscular endurance in the lower limbs to handle prolonged ascents and descents.
Target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy levels across an event of this duration.
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 Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB is 37 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base25 weeks · Oct 2, 2026 – Mar 25, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 26, 2027 – May 6, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · May 7, 2027 – May 27, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 28, 2027 – Jun 10, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jun 11, 2027 – Jun 17, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB?
Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB takes place on Thu, Jun 17, 2027 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
How long is Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB?
The main route is 167 km.
What does Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB demand?
The Zugspitz Ultra Trail demands sustained endurance across 167 kilometers and 5280 meters of elevation change around the Zugspitz massif.
How much climbing does Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB have?
Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB has 5,280 m of climbing.
Who is Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB for?
Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB is open to all participants.
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