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GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf, Schmiedefeld

Trail · 42.2 km · Germany

GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf

Schmiedefeld · Sat, May 9, 2026

  • Trail
  • Forest
  • DLV
  • Biathlon

The GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf is a scenic trail race held in the Thuringian Forest, attracting thousands of runners each year. The event features various distances including the Supermarathon, Marathon, and Half Marathon, all set against the backdrop of Germany’s most famous long distance hiking trail, the Rennsteig.

Elevation

285m

Race month

May · 9°–18°

Surface

gravel

Distances

42.2k, 21.1k

Results

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Distances

  • Running

    Marathon

    42.2 km

    285m

  • Running

    Halbmarathon

    21.1 km

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4:13:10

Estimated finish · 42.2 km

10 km1:00:00
5 km30:00

Where am I when? · Splits

Start
0:00
5 km
30:00
10 km
1:00:00
15 km
1:30:00
20 km
2:00:00
Half
2:06:35
25 km
2:30:00
30 km
3:00:00
35 km
3:30:00
40 km
4:00:00
Finish
4:13:10

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What to expect

What makes this race distinct — for training and race day.

The GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf is a scenic trail race held in the Thuringian Forest, attracting thousands of runners each year. The event features various distances including the Supermarathon, Marathon, and Half Marathon, all set against the backdrop of Germany’s most famous long distance hiking trail, the Rennsteig.

  • The course

    285m

  • Catering & aid stations

    During the race, runners can replenish their stores with energy bars, gels, clear soup, bread with cold cuts, oatmeal gruel, and regional products like Köstritzer Schwarzbier black lager beer.

  • Pacers

    Pacers are not mentioned in the provided information.

  • Registration

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Last updated: Sep 21, 2026, 08:37:06 AM

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