Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Schinder-Trail Backyard Ultra

Trail Running covering 26.8 km to 201 km with up to 3,000 m D+ in Rettert (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany)

LocationRettert, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanyShow on map(50.2315° N, 7.9383° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2018
Elevation gainUp to +3,000 m

Schinder-Trail Backyard Ultra is an endurance sporting event in Rettert, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE focused on Trail Running. First held in 2018, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Culture & History, Mountain.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including 30+ Loops (201 km, +3,000 m D+), 21 Loops (140.8 km, +2,100 m D+), 16 Loops (107 km, +1,600 m D+), 14 Loops (93.8 km, +1,400 m D+), 10 Loops (67 km, +1,000 m D+), and 7 Loops (47 km, +700 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (schindertrail.de).

Official website
Schinder-Trail Backyard Ultra in Rettert (Work: "Dülmen, Börnste, Waldweg -- 2024 -- 6257", Photo: Dietmar Rabich, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Dülmen, Börnste, Waldweg -- 2024 -- 6257" · Photo: Dietmar Rabich · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestCulture & HistoryMountainHigh Altitude

Races & distances (8)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
30+ LoopsTrail Running201 km+3,000 m1,150 m - 2,410 mLoop courseRoute & profile
21 LoopsTrail Running140.8 km+2,100 m1,153 m - 2,035 mLoop courseRoute & profile
16 LoopsTrail Running107 km+1,600 m1,156 m - 1,828 mLoop courseRoute & profile
14 LoopsTrail Running93.8 km+1,400 m1,159 m - 1,747 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 LoopsTrail Running67 km+1,000 m1,162 m - 1,582 mLoop courseRoute & profile
7 LoopsTrail Running47 km+700 m1,150 m - 1,444 mLoop courseRoute & profile
6 LoopsTrail Running40 km+600 m1,153 m - 1,405 mLoop courseRoute & profile
4 LOOPSTrail Running26.8 km+400 m1,156 m - 1,324 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
201 km
Elevation gain
+3,000 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,000 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,410 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3 % / 5.4 %
Course format
Loop course
201 km+3,000 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150175FS50.2315° N, 7.9383° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,410 m above sea level (+3,000 m D+, -3,000 m D-)

Peak: 2,410 m·at 81.6 km·Ø 3 %
1,150 m1,570 m1,990 m2,410 m0 km40.2 km80.4 km120.6 km160.8 km201 km2,410 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Schinder-Trail Backyard Ultra take place?

Schinder-Trail Backyard Ultra takes place in Rettert, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE (start area at coordinates 50.2315° N, 7.9383° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Schinder-Trail Backyard Ultra?

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including 30+ Loops (201 km, +3,000 m D+), 21 Loops (140.8 km, +2,100 m D+), 16 Loops (107 km, +1,600 m D+), 14 Loops (93.8 km, +1,400 m D+), 10 Loops (67 km, +1,000 m D+), and 7 Loops (47 km, +700 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Schinder-Trail Backyard Ultra?

The main competition (30+ Loops over 201 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,000 m of elevation gain and -3,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,410 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 Schinder-Trail Backyard Ultra?

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