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Real Kick Ultramarathon
Moselkern, Germany
November 11, 2026 to November 12, 2026Date confirmed
125 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
DETrail Running · Germany · 70 Events · 198 Races
Trail Running in Germany
70 verified events with 198 individual races (36 confirmed dates) in Germany complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events7036 confirmed dates
Competitions198Races & courses
Distances2 - 125 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,400 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Mountainman Nikolaus-Trail
Pommelsbrunn, Germany
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
44 km32 km17 km11 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
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Siebengebirgsmarathon
Aegidienberg, Germany
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
42 km36.1 km21 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+1
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ATG Winter Run Aachen
Aachen, Germany
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
18 km
City RunCulture & History+2
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Mountainman Wintertrail
Reit im Winkl, Germany
January 23, 2027 to January 24, 2027Date confirmed
42 km30 km22 km14 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+2
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Brocken Challenge
Göttingen, Germany
February 13, 2027Date confirmed
87.5 km
City RunMountain+1
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Bilstein Marathon
Kleinalmerode, Germany
April 10, 2027Date confirmed
57 km42 km21 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+2
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Freiburg Trailrun
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
April 17, 2027Date confirmed
34 km18 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 - Nov 12, 2026 | Real Kick Ultramarathon | Moselkern, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Trail Running | 125 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2026 | Mountainman Nikolaus-Trail | Pommelsbrunn, Bavaria, DE | Trail Running | 44 km32 km17 km11 km |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Siebengebirgsmarathon | Aegidienberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE | Trail Running | 42 km36.1 km21 km |
| Dec 13, 2026 | ATG Winter Run Aachen | Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE | Road RunningTrail Running | 18 km |
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2027 - Jan 24, 2027 | Mountainman Wintertrail | Reit im Winkl, Bavaria, DE | Trail Running | 42 km30 km22 km14 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2027 | Brocken Challenge | Göttingen, Lower Saxony, DE | Trail Running | 87.5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2027 | Bilstein Marathon | Kleinalmerode, Hesse, DE | Trail Running | 57 km42 km21 km |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Freiburg Trailrun | Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, DE | Trail Running | 34 km18 km |
| Apr 18, 2027 | Roe-Cross | Heidenfeld, Bavaria, DE | Trail Running | 22.8 km11.4 km5.7 km4 km |
| Apr 23, 2027 - Apr 24, 2027 | Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz (UTFS) | Ebermannstadt, Bavaria, DE | Trail Running | 100 km66 km33 km15 km |
| Apr 24, 2027 | Harz Mountain Crossing | Wernigerode, Saxony-Anhalt, DE | Trail Running | 53 km30 km26 km |
| Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | Zittau Mountains Run | Olbersdorf, Saxony, DE | Trail Running | 35 km17 km7.5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. Trail running is defined by elevation gain, technical terrain, and natural landscapes across forest singletrack, coastal cliffs, and mountain passes. In this Trail Running in Germany directory, RunningCompass curates 70 events comprising 198 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 2 km to 125 km and elevation gains up to +4,400 m. Key host locations include Moselkern, Pommelsbrunn, Aegidienberg, Aachen. Notable events in this selection include Real Kick Ultramarathon, Mountainman Nikolaus-Trail, Siebengebirgsmarathon.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Trail Running in Germany?
This overview currently includes 70 verified events featuring 198 individual races. Of these, 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 34 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Trail Running in Germany?
Races in this selection span distances of 2 km to 125 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +4,400 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Trail Running in Germany?
Top host locations include Moselkern, Pommelsbrunn, Aegidienberg, Aachen, Reit im Winkl. Representative events in the catalog include Real Kick Ultramarathon, Mountainman Nikolaus-Trail, Siebengebirgsmarathon, ATG Winter Run Aachen. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Trail Running in Germany?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 198 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.