Rennsteiglauf
About This Race
Europe's largest cross-country run through the beautiful Thuringian Forest along the historic Rennsteig trail.
The Course
Challenging trail through the Thuringian Forest
Race Details
Terrain
Trail
Elevation
Hilly
1200m gain
Participants
15,000 participants
Distances
Marathon, Half Marathon, Ultra Marathon
What to Expect
A legendary trail running experience through Germany's beautiful Thuringian Forest. Starting in historic Eisenach at dawn, you'll tackle nearly 74km of challenging terrain with 1,470m of climbing. The atmosphere is unique with traditional aid stations and enthusiastic local supporters.
Highlights
Race Information
Start Time
06:00
Aid Stations
15 stations
Cutoff Time
12 hours
Typical Weather
Mid-May: 10-20°C, variable mountain weather, morning fog possible, can be warm in afternoon
Established
1973
Course Records
Men's Course Record
4:50:56 (Christian Seiler)