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Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 17 Jun 2027

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One distance, 161 km, up to 8,621 m of climb.

Distances

• 161 km: 161 km, 8621 m of climb, highest point 2204 m, 17 Jun 2027.
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  161 km cut-off times

  • Z4 Hämmermoosalm, 40.2 km: 05:00, day 2
  • Z13 Hotel DORMERO / Biberwier, 78.0 km: 15:30, day 2
  • Z4 Hämmermoosalm, 98.1 km: 20:45, day 2
  • Z5 Hubertushof, 111.2 km: 12:45, day 3
  • Z7 Schloss Elmau, 129.7 km: 04:45, day 3
  • Z9 Hochalm, 147.7 km: 10:30, day 3
  • Finish, 161.5 km: 14:30, day 3

  161 km aid stations

  • Z1 Eibsee, 10.5 km
  • Z2 Gamsalm, 19.1 km
  • Z3 Pestkapelle, 26.7 km
  • Z4 Hämmermoosalm, 40.2 km
  • Z11 Straßberghaus, 52.5 km
  • Z12 Arzkasten, 68.3 km
  • Z13 Hotel DORMERO / Biberwier, 78.0 km
  • Z3 Pestkapelle, 89.1 km
  • Z4 Hämmermoosalm, 98.1 km
  • Z5 Hubertushof, 111.2 km
  • Z6 Mittenwald, 119.7 km
  • Z7 Schloss Elmau, 129.7 km
  • Z8 Laubhütte, 143.0 km
  • Z9 Hochalm, 147.7 km
  • Z10 Trögllift, 155.9 km

  On the course: assistance allowed, bag drop, helmet return point, spectators not recommended, spectators recommended, water.

  161 km equipment

  • 2 functional headlamps and replacement batteries (mandatory)
  • Closed trail running shoes with a tread suitable for running in alpine terrain (mandatory)
  • Drinking cup for aid stations (mandatory)
  • Emergency kit: minimum 1 compress 10 x 10 cm, 2 bandage packs, 2 pairs of sterile gloves, emergency whistle, rescue blanket (mandatory)
  • Food and beverage supplies labeled with the runner's bib number (mandatory)
  • Gloves and beanie or buff; head and ears must be covered (mandatory)
  • GPS watch with saved course track, or a smartphone navigation app with the route map (mandatory)
  • Helmet (mandatory)
  • Mobile phone with Alpine Medics number saved and capable of making calls from Austria (mandatory)
  • Running backpack or running belt (mandatory)
  • Sealable water bottles or containers with at least 1.5 liters total capacity (mandatory)
  • Warm extra clothing: long sleeved shirt or shirt with arm warmers and running pants or leg warmers; no skin may be visible (mandatory)
  • Waterproof jacket with taped seams and at least 10,000 mm water column (mandatory)
  • Additional drop bag allowed at Z13 DORMERO Hotel / Biberwier (recommended)
  • Additional drop bag allowed at Z7 Schloss Elmau (recommended)
  • poles (recommended)
  • Running belt for attaching the bib to the front of the torso (recommended)