Jena Kernberg Mountain Run

Trail Running covering 5 km to 27 km with up to 610 m D+ in Jena (Thuringia, Germany)

Location

Jena, Thuringia, GermanyShow on map(50.9169° N, 11.5836° E)

Date & StatusOctober 16, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +610 m

Jena Kernberg Mountain Run is an endurance sporting event in Jena, Thuringia, DE focused on Trail Running. Key features include City Run, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 27 km Kernberg Trail (27 km, +610 m D+), 15 km Kernberg Run (15 km, +390 m D+), and 5 km Run (5 km, +70 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for October 16, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kernberglauf.de).

Official website

Jena Kernberg Mountain Run in Jena (Work: "Elbe in Saxon Switzerland", Photo: Pudelek, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Elbe in Saxon Switzerland" · Photo: **Pudelek** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Mountain Nature & Off-Road

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
27 km Kernberg Trail	Trail Running	27 km	+610 m	620 m - 876 m	Loop course	Route & profile
15 km Kernberg Run	Trail Running	15 km	+390 m	623 m - 787 m	Loop course	Route & profile
5 km Run	Trail Running	5 km	+70 m	626 m - 655 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

27 km

Elevation gain

+610 m D+

Elevation loss

-610 m D-

Altitude range

620 m - 876 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

4.5 % / 8.1 %

Course format

Loop course

27 km+610 m D+Peak 876 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 876 m above sea level (+610 m D+, -610 m D-)

Peak: 876 m·at 12.1 km·Ø 4.5 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Jena Kernberg Mountain Run take place?

Jena Kernberg Mountain Run takes place in Jena, Thuringia, DE (start area at coordinates 50.9169° N, 11.5836° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for October 16, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Jena Kernberg Mountain Run?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 27 km Kernberg Trail (27 km, +610 m D+), 15 km Kernberg Run (15 km, +390 m D+), and 5 km Run (5 km, +70 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Jena Kernberg Mountain Run?

The main competition (27 km Kernberg Trail over 27 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +610 m of elevation gain and -610 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 876 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Jena Kernberg Mountain Run?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kernberglauf.de).