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Zugspitz Ultra Trail ZUT100

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  1. UTMB
  2. 2026 Edition
UTMB World Series4 Stones

Germany's first alpine 100-mile — 166km of high alpine loops around the Zugspitze

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This event took place on June 18, 2026

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June 18, 2026
Thursday 8:00pm GMT+2 start
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria
Germany
166 km
Loop Course
8,205 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
Qualifier
Distance qualifier required (100K)
Very Challenging
Experienced ultrarunners
Fills Up Fast
High demand — register as soon as possible
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2011
Established
250
Field Size
97%
Finish Rate

What Makes It Great

Germany's first alpine 100-mile trail race, looping around the iconic Zugspitze massif from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. With over 8,200 meters of climbing through the Bavarian and Austrian Alps, the ZUT100 takes runners through a dramatic mix of high alpine passes, technical singletrack, and rugged mountain terrain across a 166-kilometer loop. A night start on Thursday at 8 PM means runners experience dawn over the Alps before a final push to the Garmisch finish. The second edition of what is already a flagship event in the UTMB World Series.

Difficulty

Advanced
8/10

Experienced ultrarunners

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
Technical Descent
High Altitude
Night Running
Variable Weather
No Pacers

Race Highlights

Germany's first 100-mile alpine race
ZUT100 debuted in 2025 as the first 100-mile trail race around Germany's highest peak
8,200m of climbing
Crosses high alpine passes reaching 2,200m elevation across the Zugspitze massif
UTMB World Series Finals access
4-stone UTMB Index race awarding points and access to the UTMB World Series Finals
5,000+ athlete festival
Runs alongside 6 other distances as part of Germany's biggest trail running weekend
Night start at 8 PM
Runners depart Garmisch at dusk, running through the night and into Saturday afternoon

Zugspitz Ultra Trail ZUT100

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, GermanyJune 18, 2026

June 18, 2026
Course map for Zugspitz Ultra Trail ZUT100
DistDistance166 km
GainElevation Gain8,205.2 m
LimitCutoff42 h
Steep ClimbingTechnical DescentHigh AltitudeNight RunningVariable WeatherNo Pacers

Entry Timeline

Race DayJune 18, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

Requiredfor race entry

Must complete a 100K race or longer within the qualification window

Runners must have successfully completed at least one ITRA-listed race of 100K or longer within a qualifying window prior to the event. UTMB Index holders receive 48-hour priority registration access.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
166.0 km
Distance
Loop
Route
42h
Cutoff Time
1,313 m
Average Elevation
8,205 m
Total Ascent
8,205 m
Total Descent
2,204 m
High Point
697 m
Low Point
Course map
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Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crew access is permitted only at designated 'assistance permitted' checkpoints. Major crew-accessible points include Hämmermoosalm (~54km and ~100km), Biberwier (~79km), Hubertushof (~113km), Schloss Elmau (~132km), and Hochalm (~150km).
Weather
High Altitude

Course reaches above 2,200m elevation. Altitude may affect runners not acclimatized.

Lightning/Thunderstorm Risk

Afternoon thunderstorms are common in the Alps in June. Exposed ridgeline sections are vulnerable.

Rapid Weather Changes

June alpine weather can shift rapidly. Mandatory gear (waterproof jacket) is required and enforced.

Heat Training Recommended

The 2025 edition was a 'Hitzeschlacht' (heat battle) with high summer temperatures in the valleys.

Gear Rules

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Race Reports

ZUT 2025: Emotions, Pushing Limits, and Community
By MAS Independent • 2025
Zugspitz Ultra Trail 2024: Overcoming Discomfort with Gratefulness and Tomato Paste
By Teesche • 2024

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