Trail races in Baden-Württemberg — October 2026
Baden-Württemberg is home to the Black Forest, a forested mid-mountain range in southwest Germany topped by the Feldberg (1,493 m). Home of the Schwarzwald-Marathon, one of Europe's oldest mountain marathons.
1 race scheduled
Climate in Baden-Württemberg: The Black Forest has a humid, cool climate, with rainfall spread throughout the year. October, when the Schwarzwald-Marathon takes place, offers mild temperatures and forests in full autumn colour, though a waterproof layer is worth carrying given the chance of rain.
Race summary
1
Races
5 – 42.195 km
Distance range
60 – 620 D+
Elevation range
Oct
Race months
Difficulty
Tips for running in Baden-Württemberg in october
Wet leaves on rock are extremely slippery: reduce pace on technical descents.
Days shorten quickly: if your race is long, carry a headlamp even if you think you will not need it.
October is perfect for breaking in new footwear — take the chance to test shoes for next season.
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Gear up for the mountains
The right gear makes the difference on race day. Our comparison guides to choose well.
Essential trail running gear
Must-have gear to prepare for your mountain races
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
Ultralight carbon Z-pole foldable trekking poles. 137 g per pole in 110 cm length, 33 cm folded. EVA grip and adjustable strap. The trail running reference.
Hoka
Hoka Speedgoat 7
The best-selling trail shoe in the US and an absolute ultra-trail classic. Max Hoka cushioning, a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs for grip in mud and technical terrain, and a snug Matryx upper. Built to eat up kilometres without punishing your legs in long races.
Icebreaker
Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe
Long-sleeve thermal top in 100% merino wool (200g). Natural temperature regulation, genuine multi-day odor resistance and a soft, non-itch handfeel from the fine merino yarn.
Altra
Altra Lone Peak 9
Trail running shoe with zero drop and wide FootShape toe box that allows natural toe splay. 25 mm stack with EGO foam for balanced cushioning without losing ground contact. MaxTrac outsole with 3.5 mm lugs, ideal for non-technical trails, forest tracks and long-distance paths.
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