Zugspitz-Ultratrail 2025: A spectacle for athletes from 66 nations!

Zugspitz-Ultratrail 2025: A spectacle for athletes from 66 nations!

On Friday evening, June 15, 2025, the time has come again: the legendary 100-mile run, better known as Zugspitz-Ultrail, starts in the picturesque backdrop of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The event has changed as an experience for around 5000 athletes from 66 nations since its origin in 2011, where just 700 participants competed. According to Merkur enormous.

This year a new highlight is presented: the premiere of the 100-mile route. The event attracts not only the athletes, but also their accompanying persons, of whom around two thirds travel. On average, visitors remain 2.3 nights in the region, which promises a significant added value of around 1.5 million euros for 2025.

Logistical masterpiece

The organizers made a well-thought-out shuttle service for the participants from outside to facilitate access to the starting centers such as Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mittenwald, Grainau, Ehrwald and Leutasch. In addition to these logistical aspects, an extensive expo with 53 exhibitors is also offered, the largest in the history of the event. Around 350 helpers will be on site to guarantee the smooth process.

Also in the sign of modern technology are the possibilities of taking part in participants. An SMS service keeps family and friends up to date on the current status of the athletes. These messages are sent directly as soon as the timing mat is passed to the refreshment points. In addition, the live tracking is provided via the Racemap partner app, so that all spectators can track the current position of their favorite. A clever solution for everyone who wants to support their loved ones in this intensive competition. A small note: It is recommended to have a power bank with you to ensure that the cell phone remains available for emergency calls, as can be experienced on Zugspitz-ultratrail.com

The tourist blessing

The Zugspitz-Ultratrail is much more than just a sporting event; He has developed into an important tourist incentive for Garmisch-Partenkirchen. According to estimates, the event brings considerable economic added value and promotes trail running as a new tourist offer. The other events such as the GAPA trail for beginners and the regular Transalpine run also enrich the range of sports in the area and attract both professionals and amateurs.

The organizers want to remain vigilant and control the natural growth of the event in order to preserve the unmistakable character of the ultra -trail. In view of increasing challenges through higher requirements and the associated professionalism in the sports industry, this is an important step that the region takes seriously.

summarized can be said: The Zugspitz-Ultratrail shows that Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a hotspot for sports fans and at the same time effectively designs the connection of outdoor activities and regional tourism. If the starting shot is given on June 15th, the entire region will be set in motion - both on the trails and in the hospitable companies in the area.