Zugspitz Ultratrail 2025: Record participants and spectacular trails!

Zugspitz Ultratrail 2025: Record participants and spectacular trails!

On Friday, June 13, 2025, the time had come again: the Salomon Zugspitz Ultratrail, Germany's largest trail running event, started and exceeded all expectations. As Merkur have been reported this year Record -suspect 5000 participants from 66 nations registered. The fact that the event is fully booked for the first time speaks for the immense popularity of the trail running.

The diversity of athletes who arrive from countries like Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, the USA, Switzerland, France and Poland is particularly impressive. The event comprises a total of seven competitions that extend over different distances. A highlight this year is the newly introduced ZUT100, a 100 mile run that challenges the participants and makes the event even more exciting.

The big final day

On Saturday, June 14th, the final three races are on the program: The Grainau Trail over 16 km with 760 meters of altitude starts at 12 p.m. in Grainau. The Mittenwald Trail, which runs over 44 km with 1860 meters of altitude, begins at 7 a.m. in Mittenwald. The end is the Leutasch Trail, which attracts real meter meter winners with 68 km and 2870 meters of altitude and starts at 9 a.m. in Leutasch/Weidach.

A special delicacy is the live broadcast of the Mittenwald Trail from 7.30 a.m. on YouTube, moderated by Markus Oster. Spectators can easily follow the exciting persecution of the participants from home. In addition, the live center on the official ZUT website offers intermediate stands, tracking data and the finishes in real time.

technical innovations and services

In order to keep the relatives of the participants up to date, there is an SMS service. This makes it possible to inform friends and family at any time about the status of the runners as soon as they pass the timing mat at the refreshment points. Live tracking via the Racemap partner app is also offered, so that the current position and progress of the participants can be traced. However, users should make sure that the app can quickly claim the smartphone battery, which is why a power bank is advisable.

Thanks to the replay function, spectators can analyze the race in detail and compare them with other participants who also use the DS Mobile Tracking. Before the event, all participants receive a personal activation code and relevant information for tracking.

an outlook on the Trailrunning season 2025 and beyond

With the enormous number of trail runs and events that Germany has to offer for the coming years, interest in this sport is growing. According to Gotrail , over 277 unique trail runs are planned for 2025, which offer exciting challenges for both experienced runners and newcomers. Preferred places are well -known cities such as Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt.

The trail running scene boomt and the Salomon Zugspitz Ultratrail is a brilliant example of how passion and community come together in sport. No matter whether in competition or in training - the love of trail running draws people from all over the world into the most beautiful landscapes in Germany.