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GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf

Name: GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf
Start: 2026-05-09
End: 2026-05-09
Location: Ilmenau

location_city Ilmenau

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calendar_today 09 May, 2026

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About the Event

Experience the legendary trails of Europe's largest cross-country run at the GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf, traditionally held mid-May 2026 ( 9 th ) in the Thuringian Forest. This iconic and cult-followed event, repeatedly voted Germany's "Marathon of the Year," attracts around 15,000 running enthusiasts to its stunning courses along the famous Rennsteig hiking path. You'll be immersed in a unique atmosphere, complete with legendary aid stations serving Köstritzer black beer and "Haferschleim," all leading to what is celebrated as the "most beautiful finish line in the world" in Schmiedefeld. For an unforgettable trail running adventure in the heart of Germany, this is the ultimate annual highlight—secure your spot for a truly epic race.

Races Offered

Super Marathon

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 73.9K

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Type — Trail running

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06:00

Halbmarathon

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 21.4K

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Type — Trail running

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07:30

Nordic Walking

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Trail running

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08:00

17 km hike

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 17.6K

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Type — Trail running

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08:50

Marathon

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 42.3K

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Type — Trail running

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09:00

1/4 hiking marathon

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 10.7K

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Type — Trail running

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09:20

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Ilmenau.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.6° / 17.2°

wb_sunny 6.0° / 14.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.5 /

water_drop 72.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.6° / 17.2°

wb_sunny 6.0° / 14.4°

air 10.5 km/h

water_drop 72.7%

About Ilmenau

Ilmenau is a town in Thuringia, central Germany. It is the largest town within the Ilm district with a population of 38,600, while the district capital is Arnstadt. Ilmenau is located approximately 33 km south of Erfurt and 135 km north of Nuremberg within the Ilm valley at the northern edge of the Thuringian Forest at an elevation of 500 metres.