Photo: L. Beck / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) / UnsplashTrail race calendar in Thuringia 2026
The Thuringian Forest and its ridge path, the Rennsteig: 170 km of mid-mountain forest and home of the GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf, Germany's biggest gathering of ultrarunners.
Calendar updated September 2026
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| Date | Race | Town | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2027 | GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf | Schmiedefeld am Rennsteig | 73.9K · 42.2K · 21.1K |
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.
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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Races
21.1 – 73.9 km
Distance range
400 – 1,874 D+
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