Salomon Zugspitz Ultratrail

About the Event

Conquer the heart of the Bavarian Alps at the Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB® from June 18th to 20th, 2026. As Germany's premier and largest trail running festival, this UTMB World Series event transforms Garmisch-Partenkirchen into a global trail hub with seven stunning distances from a 16km starter to the formidable 100-mile ultra. The courses offer unparalleled alpine scenery, challenging ascents to high ridges, and a true mountain atmosphere. With over 5,000 runners, a bustling expo, and an electric festival vibe, it’s a must-do for any trail runner seeking a world-class race experience. Registration is now open to secure your spot in this 2026 ultra trail event in Germany, where every step is rewarded with epic views and unforgettable Bavarian hospitality.

Races Offered

Grainau Trail

Jun 15, 2024

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Distance — 16K

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12:00

ZUT100

Jun 18, 2026

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Distance — 164K

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20:00

Ultratrail

Jun 19, 2026

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Distance — 106K

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22:00

Ehrwald Trail

Jun 19, 2026

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Distance — 86K

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23:00

Mittenwald Trail

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 44K

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07:00

Leutasch Trail

Jun 20, 2026

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Distance — 68K

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09:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

thermostat Temperature

12.5° / 23.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.8° / 22.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 46m

water_drop Avg rainfall

5.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

5.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:18

nightlight Sunset

21:13

About Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Learn more about the host city, Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is in Upper Bavaria. Garmisch-Partenkirchen lies at the foot of the Zugspitze in the Werdenfelser Land in Upper Bavaria and is Germany's most important winter sports metropolis, Olympic venue and important international winter sports center in the entire Alpine region.