Photo: Daniel Seßler / UnsplashTrail race calendar in Baden-Württemberg 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.
Calendar updated September 2026
View on map2026 calendar: every race by date
| Date | Race | Town | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Schwarzwald-Marathon | Bräunlingen | 42.195K · 21.0975K · 10K · 5K |
“Forest, waterfalls, and Germany's most veteran mountain marathon”
1.493 m
Feldberg, Black Forest summit
1968
First Schwarzwald-Marathon edition
Oct
Best month to run
1
Races
5 – 42.195 km
Distance range
60 – 620 D+
Elevation range
Oct
Race months
Difficulty
Terrain
The Black Forest is a densely wooded mid-mountain massif, topped by the Feldberg at 1,493 metres. The terrain combines technical trails through conifers, glacial valleys like Titisee, and fast descents into traditional villages. There's no extreme altitude, but the accumulated elevation gain and density of roots and rock make the terrain demanding for distance runners.
Key areas
Climate & best season
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.
Trail culture
The Schwarzwald-Marathon, held since 1968 in Bräunlingen, is a fixture of the German calendar and one of Europe's oldest nature marathons. The region's trail community mixes road marathoners looking for their first mountain marathon with ultra specialists who use the Black Forest as a training base thanks to its dense network of well-marked trails.
Iconic races in the region
Race map
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Race calendar
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Gear up for the mountains
The right gear makes the difference on race day. Our comparison guides to choose well.
Related guides
Gear buying guides
Essential gear for trails in this area
The gear most used by runners in this region
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.
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.
New Balance
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
The model breaking into Spain's best-seller charts. Fresh Foam X midsole with a solid balance between cushioning and ground feel, a Vibram Megagrip outsole, and a comfortable last suited to wide feet. A reliable all-rounder for training runs and mountain races of any distance.
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