Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB
June 18, 2026
Richard-Strauss-Platz · Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
About
The Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB is a prestigious trail running event held in the Bavarian Alps near Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze. Featuring 7 distances from 16km to 166km, the races traverse dramatic alpine terrain with challenging elevation profiles. The event is part of the UTMB World Series and takes place across the tri-border region of Germany, Austria, and the Zugspitz plateau.
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Start
Richard-Strauss-Platz
Start time
2026-06-18T20:00
Weather
Mild 16°C
Why this race
- Official 'by UTMB' branded event in the UTMB World Series
- Iconic Bavarian Alps location at Zugspitze, long-established trail race
- Multi-distance format including 100M qualifier for UTMB Mont-Blanc
If you like Chianti by UTMB or Mozart 100 by UTMB, you'll like this one.
Pack this
- UTMB mandatory kit: waterproof jacket with hood, survival blanket, whistle
- Headlamp + spare (required for 44km+ distances, night sections on ZUT100)
- Soft flasks or bladder (1.5L capacity) + electrolyte tabs and salt caps
- Reusable collapsible cup — no cups provided at aid stations
- Trail shoes with aggressive lugs + waterproof socks for alpine mud/snow patches
What you should know
- UTMB mandatory gear checks are random at start and on course; missing items means time penalty or DSQ.
- Alpine weather flips fast at 2000m+ — expect cold, rain, or snow even with a mild 16°C forecast in the valley.
- ZUT100 and Ultratrail have strict intermediate cutoffs; study the timing chart and plan aid-station buffers.
- Drop bags are allowed at designated life bases only — label clearly and pack a full change of layers and shoes.
- Technical scree, ladders, and exposed ridges on Zugspitze sections — poles are highly recommended and permitted.
Based on 2 sources
The information shown here is based on the most recent listing we could find, and may change. Always confirm details on the event's official site before registering.