GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf Marathon
Where the 2027 race is now
- Registration openRegister for 2027
- Race daySaturday, May 22, 2027
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- May 22, 2027 Saturday
- Distance
- 26.2 mi Marathon
- Entry
- Open Open entry
- Boston qualifier
- No
- Live tracking
- Not yet Shown here race week
Quick facts
- 42.2 km point-to-point marathon from Neuhaus am Rennweg to Schmiedefeld.
- Trail and forest-route profile with 769 m of climbing and 844 m of descent.
- 09:00 start, 18:00 finish closure, and a 33.4 km cutoff.
- Current results are handled through the event's Mika Timing results portal.
Course
The marathon covers 42.2 km from Neuhaus am Rennweg to Schmiedefeld. It climbs and drops through forest paths, villages, and the Rennsteig ridge, with the high point around Masserberg and a late climb into the finish area. It is a pacing and footing race, not a flat road marathon.
Race-day weather
Early May in the Thuringian Forest can be cool, damp, and changeable. Tree cover helps on sunny stretches, but wind, wet ground, and colder ridge sections can matter late in the race.
About the GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf Marathon
Rennsteiglauf is a German trail classic rather than a city marathon. The marathon starts in Neuhaus am Rennweg and finishes in Schmiedefeld, giving runners a point-to-point route across the Thuringian Forest with the bigger festival energy of the GutsMuths event.
Past GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, May 22, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | Results available | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, May 25, 2024 | Results available | Open results |
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GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf Marathon FAQ
When is the GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf Marathon?
The 2027 GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf Marathon is on Saturday, May 22, 2027.
Is registration open for the 2027 GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf Marathon is open. View the official registration details at rennsteiglauf.de.
How do I track a runner in the GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf Marathon?
Most races publish tracking in race week. Marathon Scout links the official tracker on this page during race week, once the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Where can I find the GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf Marathon results?
The 2026 results and earlier years are linked on the GutsMuths-Rennsteiglauf Marathon results page.
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